Two Scholastic News Kid Reporters, 10-year-old Topanga Sena of Orlando, Florida, and 11-year-old Jacob Schroeder of Albuquerque, New Mexico, conducted an exclusive interview with President Barack Obama at the White House. The interview covered a wide range of topics including the economy, education for 21st century jobs, the environment, and the books that he reads with his daughters. The President also talked about the events of 9/11, telling the Scholastic News Kids Press Corps that it was a tragic moment for all of us, adding, “But. . . as terrible as that day was, it brought America together and it reminded us that we’re all one people, and that each of us have a responsibility as citizens of the United States, to try to make this country the best it can be.”
As the interview came to a close, a surprise visitor trotted into the room. Bo, the First Dog, greeted the Kid Reporters with a wag of his tail and earned a treat from the President.
How cool!! Click here to watch the complete video interview with the President.
Do you think YOU have what it takes to interview the President? The Scholastic News Kids Press Corps is a group of 50 talented young reporters, ages 10-14, from across the country, and it is now accepting applications for the 2011-2012 school year! Applications must be postmarked by October 11, 2011. Apply now!
This is really cool, and I enjoyed each of the interview segments. Although the reporters were really tense and staged, they both did a very nice job. President Obama, as usual, has his excelling speech skills, and the video of education, the Constitution, and his favorite reads were my favorite. YES! OUR PRESIDENT IS A HARRY POTTER FAN!
Comment #1 | Posted by: Percy and Harry fan on August 24, 2011 at 08:58 AM
it would be so cool to interview the president!!!!!!!!
Comment #2 | Posted by: chattyaqua25 on August 24, 2011 at 10:12 AM
that was so cool!
Comment #3 | Posted by: gigglyelbow3 on August 24, 2011 at 10:19 AM
cool i wish i was there to see malia ad sasha
Comment #4 | Posted by: m10 on August 24, 2011 at 11:23 AM
Wow! I'd love to meet Barack Obama! Unfortunately, I can't be part of the Scholastic News Kids Press Corps 'cause I don't live in the states. Too bad!
Comment #5 | Posted by: miniartemis on August 24, 2011 at 11:27 AM
Cool!
Comment #6 | Posted by: owlgirl on August 24, 2011 at 12:35 PM
i agree with chattyaqua25 because it would be great to interview the president of the U.S.A.
Comment #7 | Posted by: bluebutterfly324 on August 24, 2011 at 03:23 PM
o like have new president
Comment #8 | Posted by: nakiaya on August 24, 2011 at 03:42 PM
i love to meet himm one day
Comment #9 | Posted by: nakiaya on August 24, 2011 at 03:43 PM
it would be so cool if i was with the president 1 week.
Comment #10 | Posted by: setbrigadier1 on August 24, 2011 at 04:13 PM
I agree with chattyaqua25. It would be pretty awesome to interview the president!
Wish I could, but I know I can't...
Comment #11 | Posted by: PianoGirl6 on August 24, 2011 at 05:07 PM
First of all 2 let u all know Tapanga is one of my sisters best friends and of course mine w e know their family very well and funny thing is that today we met them at the library and we said hi. they were telling us about Tapanga how she met the president and they were watching the videos of their daughter. so we took a peek and we were suprised to find out she went to meet the president and we were thrilled for her and we were proud of Tapanga and we congratulated her and so thank you for being one of our friends and Tapanga good luck and this is only the begining keep up the good work!!! :)
Comment #12 | Posted by: carolina on August 24, 2011 at 09:24 PM
i'm applying...!
Comment #13 | Posted by: SilverFairy1 on August 24, 2011 at 09:51 PM
There isn't really anything thing in my community really. Nothing ever happens here. Well except for like every 5 yrs.
Comment #14 | Posted by: SilverFairy1 on August 24, 2011 at 11:21 PM
so cool
Comment #15 | Posted by: jacob on August 25, 2011 at 05:37 PM
wow
Comment #16 | Posted by: ice cream on August 25, 2011 at 08:54 PM
Oh cool i went to washing D.c this summer it was fun i met my cousins i miss them though
Comment #17 | Posted by: Brandon on August 25, 2011 at 09:50 PM
its really nice knowing that you might have something in common with the PRESIDENT like for instance: we both are Harry Potter fans and we both have seen all the movies
Comment #18 | Posted by: beastlybasilisk4 on August 26, 2011 at 09:36 AM
It was so cool that they got to meet the president! I sure wish could!
Comment #19 | Posted by: Andrea on August 26, 2011 at 05:12 PM
I think the kid reporters did an awesome job! They didn't look nervous. I would have been shaking if I interviewed the U.S. President. Good job Jacob and Topanga!
Comment #20 | Posted by: Emily on August 26, 2011 at 06:34 PM
what a historical day.I wish I could meet barack obama
Comment #21 | Posted by: bloodhoundblue68 on August 26, 2011 at 08:57 PM
Wow, it would be so cool to meet the president. I don't know if I could interview him, I would be so nervous!!
Comment #22 | Posted by: aquaheart28 on August 27, 2011 at 04:38 PM
kewl! i would like to interview the Prez! i cant believe he's a HP fan! 2 cool! wonder if he lyk Rick Riordan's books
Comment #23 | Posted by: Onyxfairy5 on August 28, 2011 at 02:32 PM
I love watching president obama expressing himself in different ways and tell us on how he feels about world wide promblems and helps us know that he is a good president and no matter what goes on he will try and help fix it in the best way possible
Comment #24 | Posted by: Queenbelle56 on August 28, 2011 at 07:45 PM
It would be cool to interview the Presisdent about education. I hope to meet President Obama.
Comment #25 | Posted by: dancemath2 on August 28, 2011 at 09:39 PM