Fern Ridge Middle School

Published October 7, 2019

We’ve had some questions asked about the news program that is shared with students in some of our classes. This program is called “CNN 10” and is a daily video news segment produced by CNN and designed for schools to use in classrooms- like a video version of the Weekly Readers or Scholastic News parents might be more familiar with. It has a global perspective and includes stories of events happening around the world. They also include a test for teachers to use in the classroom. In classes like Social Studies or Current Events, this program has been a great tool to help students learn more about different countries as well as advancements in technology, science, etc.

This is the description from the CNN 10 website:

What is CNN 10?

Explaining global news to a global audience: This is the mission of CNN 10, a new, 10-minute news show that appears as a daily digital video on CNN.com. CNN 10 replaces CNN Student News, the network’s longest-running show that first aired in 1989. CNN 10 more effectively serves a growing audience interested in compact on-demand news broadcasts ideal for explanation seekers on the go or in the classroom. The show’s priority is to identify stories of international significance and then clearly describe why they’re making news, who is affected, and how the events fit into a complex, international society. Viewers will learn from every story on CNN 10. The show maintains a neutral position on controversial topics. It seeks to provide multiple viewpoints, clear illustrations, and general overviews instead of graphic descriptions.

We encourage parents who have questions to click on the link below and check out the videos themselves. The link will take you to the video for today and an archive where you can watch prior videos. If, after viewing the program, you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact your child’s teacher or the school.

Link to CNN 10

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