KSM
KidScoop Media
a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit
Putting Kids Where News and Events Happen
KSM KidScoop Media gives young people the opportunity to have their voices become a part of the national conversation. KSM connects its youth journalists with politicians, celebrities, and luminaries in a variety of fields all across the United States.
Project Archives
KSM Reporter Meets with President, White House Officials
November 19, 2014, The White House
KSM was one of a handful of youth journalism organizations selected to cover the ConnectED conference on improving internet access and technology in schools, held at the White House. Sam and four other young reporters from across the country interviewed President Barack Obama in a private meeting in the Red Room. Please see KSM in the News for Sam's article and related news coverage.
VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN 2015
Sam and Lena speak with Vice President Biden on President Obama's proposal to make two years of community college free. They ask about military spending vs. education spending and Mr. Biden's own childhood. January 23, 2015
SECRETARY OF THE ARMY I
Sam asks the Secretary of the Army, John M. McHugh, what advice he has for kids who dream of having a job like his. Part of an extensive interview conducted on May 5, 2015.
CANDIDATE TRUMP: Selfie time with President Trump
KSM reporter Matthew getting a selfie with then candidate Trump at the 2016 Republican Debate.
It was amazing to ask a question of President Obama, and to hear a reasoned, well thought-out response, because he was really taking us [the kid reporters] and our questions seriously. - Sam
Mailee covered the 2017 inauguration of President Trump and the Women's March in Washington D.C. the next day for KSM.
Since then, she has covered many other events for KSM. Click here to read her latest story covering the Human Rights Campaign Gala written for the Culver City Observer.
MAKING IT HER OWN: Lila Downs at the House of Blues in San Diego 2014
Olivia and Alexis sit down for an intimate interview with Latin music phenom Lila Downs. Executive Producer Fernando Tafoya. Directed, filmed and edited by Deborah Attoinese (Overall Productions).
SECRETARY OF THE ARMY II
Sam asks the Secretary of the Army, John M. McHugh, when he thinks the U.S. will be ready for a female Secretary of Defense. Part of an extensive interview conducted on May 5, 2015.
MR. CHOW'S OSCARS PARTY 2011
KSM reporters had a blast interviewing celebrities on the red carpet at Mr. Chow's 2011 Oscar party.
MY DOG IS SMARTER: Joe Biden in Los Angeles, July 22, 2015
Gaby asks Vice President Biden if he's a dog person or a cat person. What he says is hilarious!
EVERYONE DESERVES TO BE HEARD: Sarah McLachlan in San Diego 2014
Shelby and Joie-May interview Ms. McLachlan about her childhood and her music school. Directed & edited by Deborah Attoinese (Overall Productions); filmed by Stephon Litwinczuk (Oneness Media).
BE THE CHANGE: An Evening with Women 2014, The L.A. LGBT Center
Sam and Alexis interview Linda Perry, Evan Rachel Wood and more on the red carpet. Thank you Deborah Attoinese, Overall Productions.
THE MIA & NOMAR CELEBRITY SOCCER CHALLENGE 2008
Our reporters interviewed U.S. gold medalists Mia Hamm, Abby Wambach and Kerri Walsh & MBL star Nomar Garciaparra.