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About Us

The Kidz Connexion is a one-of-a-kind place where kids get to be real reporters. Before they are exposed to journalism in school, we discover the writers in kids so they can go on to learn about the craft in a traditional educational environment. By combining our unique virtual newsroom environment with coaching from current journalism school students and veteran editors, The Kidz Connexion creates a fun, safe and educational haven for kids to be KidReporters.

The goal of theKidzConnexion.com is to inspire a generation of investigative journalists who can tell a story and presents facts in context so that readers can more reasonably assess a situation.

The Kidz Connexion helps to instill within KidReporters the poise and confidence they need to be successful leaders with the ability to interact with people all over the world.

The Kidz Connexion encourages the enrollment of KidReporters by nurturing relationships with schools, parents and kids organizations across America. We accomplish this by challenging young people to submit compelling stories and broadcast videos about personal, social and consumer-oriented experiences. Each story is reviewed and KidReporters receive appropriate feedback from their mentors. Currently the Kidz Connexion employs 30+ student interns majoring in Journalism and Public Relations from the University of Alabama, University of Florida, University of Georgia, University of Illinois, Mississippi State University and Washington State University to mentor KidReporters.

What’s the motivation?

  • In addition to opportunities to win partner prizes, receive national attention and be part of a recognized virtual community for kids, the Kidz Connexion provokes thought, helps young people hone communication skills early in life and learn to convey relevant information – attributes vital to their future and success in education and business.
  • For parents the motivation is one in the same, but with the added benefit of their children logging on to a wholesome, well-monitored Internet environment where they read, write and exchange ideas on a KidFriendly, academic level.
  • School systems, non-profits and national organizations find the Kidz Connexion ideal for rewarding merit and competing on a national level for awards, scholarships and prestige.

    • What’s the benefit?

    Kidz – Young people love to be a part of something larger, meaningful and where they can gain respect and recognition – the Kidz Connexion fulfills this desire. Also, kids receive tangible rewards for their accomplishments and are empowered academically to compete nationally among their peers.

    Parents – Parents benefit by saving money when visiting partner attractions. Upon submission of a story and earning points, kidz can earn rewards the family can enjoy – tickets to local attractions, etc. In addition, the Kidz Connexion is part of helping their children develop resources needed to succeed in life.

    Teachers – Teachers are using the Kidz Connexion as a curriculum tool to encourage students to write competitively and to interact constructively in a well-monitored, virtual academic environment aimed at advancing students’ ability to communicate effectively.

    Partners – Partner benefits include significant lead generation, positive word of mouth, CRM, goodwill and heightened national and regional exposure – all factors that aid brand loyalty, image, customer retention and the capturing of consumers at a young age.

    Society – the Kidz Connexion plays into the need for a better educated, more qualified workforce moving forward. Mastering communication at the Cyber level, along with the ability to comprehend and convey relevant information responsibly, is at the core of success in business now, and in our children’s future. Effective communication will never go out of style.