Teen Kids News

Teen Kids News (2003- )

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Teen Kids News (initially titled EKN Worldwide Kids News and alternately abbreviated on-air as TKN since 2012) is an educational newsmagazine series aimed at children between the ages of 13–16 years old and their parents that debuted in first-run syndication the weekend of September 27, 2003. Teen Kids News discusses important issues in a format intended to educate and inform both children and adults. In-studio segments are shot at studios in Manhattan with field reports done on location around the country and world. The series meets Federal Communications Commission guidelines for educational and informational programming. U.S. television stations are required by law to broadcast three hours of children's programming each week; the majority of affiliates that run the series typically air it on Saturday or Sunday mornings depending on the station, though a few air the series on Fridays in the morning or daytime time periods.

The series airs on over 200 TV stations covering approximately 91% of the country and is seen in 1,000 locations in 175 countries worldwide through the American Forces Network and is seen in 12,600 schools through a special classroom education feed. Although the TV Parental Guidelines do not require news programs to receive a rating, all episodes of the series are rated TV-PG. Beginning with the tenth season premiere on the weekend of September 15, 2012, Teen Kids News began broadcasting in high-definition. In-studio segments are broadcast in the format, though most field reports continue to be produced and aired in 4:3 standard definition, with pillarboxing added to fill the left and right sides ofwidescreen television sets.

Network
Scheduleevery Saturday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S13E22Season 13, Episode 22Jan 30, 2016
S13E21Season 13, Episode 21Jan 23, 2016
S13E20Season 13, Episode 20Jan 16, 2016
S13E19Season 13, Episode 19Jan 9, 2016
S13E18Season 13, Episode 18Jan 2, 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

What was the date of the 'Teen Kids News' premiere?

The 'Teen Kids News' premiere aired on September 27, 2003.

What time did 'Teen Kids News' air on Saturdays?

'Teen Kids News' aired on Saturdays at 11:00am ET.

Who was the initial host of 'Teen Kids News'?

The initial host of 'Teen Kids News' was Albert Lawrence.

Did 'Teen Kids News' cover entertainment news?

Yes, 'Teen Kids News' covered entertainment news along with other topics.

What educational topics did 'Teen Kids News' cover?

'Teen Kids News' covered a range of educational topics such as science, history, arts, and politics.

Did 'Teen Kids News' feature kid reporters?

Yes, 'Teen Kids News' featured kid reporters from around the United States.

What age range was 'Teen Kids News' aimed at?

'Teen Kids News' was aimed at kids between the ages of 13 and 16.

Did 'Teen Kids News' have international distribution?

Yes, 'Teen Kids News' was distributed internationally to countries such as Japan and Australia.

Was 'Teen Kids News' broadcasted in high definition?

'Teen Kids News' was not broadcasted in high definition during its first season in 2003.

What type of news program is 'Teen Kids News'?

'Teen Kids News' is a news program that is geared towards the younger audience demographic.

Did 'Teen Kids News' win any notable awards?

There are no recorded notable awards that 'Teen Kids News' won during its airing.

How many total episodes were produced in the first season?

There are no records of how many episodes were produced during the first season of 'Teen Kids News'.

Did 'Teen Kids News' have any guest appearances from celebrities?

It is not documented that 'Teen Kids News' had any guest appearances from notable celebrities during its first year.

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Characters

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Also known as

  • EKN Teen Kids News (United States)
  • EKN Worldwide Kids News (United States)

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