The Channel One Network Online gives kids the chance to explore the real-life issues that confront them every day. From stories on smoking at school to the Rwandan refugee crisis, there are plenty of hard facts to go along with interesting storytelling and photos. Channel One's anchors report in-depth on such issues as the war on drugs, drunk driving and endangered animals. They even let kids have their say with polls on school uniforms and discussions on pollution and the environment. If you're up to date on current issues, you might want to give the pop quiz a try. Ready to learn more about the world in the 1990s? Then take your inquisitive mind to http://channelone.com and check out Channel One. (Disclaimer: This site now contains advertisements.)

Who said public television was boring? No way! "on2" is the coolest side of public television you've ever seen because it's made by students just like you. Slide up to the news desk at www.pbs.org/newshour/extra to catch the latest reports from the best sources. There are tons of topics, covering everything from high fashion to natural disasters. You can log on with guest experts and listen to interviews. But don't just interact. Act! "on2" is just waiting for you to get behind the camera and into the newsroom. Is there an ace reporter lurking inside of you?

At Time for Kids, you'll find yourself up-to-date on all the latest topics. The news you can use is at www.timeforkids.com/TFK and is written just for kids. The site has top stories from around the globe, listings on favorite kids' books, and hilarious cartoons. You'll read about everything from celebrities and current events to fun activities and travel. At Kids Talk Back, you'll hear from kids like yourself all across the country, and find out what they have to say on everything from politics to video games. Best of all are the games, including the Mars Challenge and RobotLab, where you'll actually get to build your own robot! With timely news and games on science, sports and more, Time for Kids brings kids up to speed on the world around them!

This just in: A great Web site offers weekly news, games and contests at www.kidsnewsroom.com . Kidsnewsroom helps you stay informed about current events and news around the world. Head to the Sports Zone for the top sports story of the week. All the glitz and glamour of Hollywood is covered in Music and Entertainment news. You'll find the top stories from the White House in U.S. Government news. After getting the facts, add your opinion to the Readers' Responses or take the Current Events Quiz. All the news that's fit for kids is at the Kidsnewsroom. (Disclaimer: This site now contains advertisements.)

Youth Radio is broadcasting the voice of a new generation at www.youthradio.org . It serves as a forum for young people to speak out about current issues in society. You can listen to kids' commentary about everything from the attack on the World Trade Center to prom night. Web Radio allows you to enjoy student-hosted talk and music shows, while Youth Radio offers interviews with people who have interesting jobs. You can voice your opinions by writing on the message boards. Tune in to award-winning Youth Radio.