What does the Constitution mean to you?

The United States Constitution is a system of basic laws and principles that defines the rights of American citizens. This important document also establishes our government and sets limits on what it can and cannot do.

That's a basic description of the Constitution. But what does it mean to you? Why do you think the Constitution is important?

Tell us what you think!

Learn more about the Constitution from this Scholastic News Online Special Report, Celebrate the Constitution!

Moving Toward Economic Recovery

Tell us what you think about today's top story!

The Recovery Act has provided the federal Department of Education with a lot of money to give to states to spend on school improvements. What three things do you want to improve about your school? Why?

President Barack Obama signs the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act as Vice President Joe Biden looks on at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science in Denver, Colorado, on February 17, 2009. (Photo: ©Gary C. Caskey/UPI Photo/NewsCom)

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Do you need help picking out what book to read next? Let Scholastic News Online be your guide! Find out what Kid Reporters are saying about all the latest books by reading their book reviews. Don't forget to check out the author interviews!

What does Black History Month mean to you?

Tell us and kids from around the world what Black History Month means to you.

Scholastic Kid Reporters have interviewed many leaders in African-American community. See the special report here.