A source of current events for teens for use at home, in the classroom, and in out-of-school time. It uses journalism and video to tell topical and relevant stories about subjects of interest. It is a non- commercial, multi-platform tool designed to help teens acquire the knowledge and skills to become better citizens of the 21st Century. the.News was developed by MacNeil/Lehrer productions and PBS with input from students, educators, parents, and local public television stations.
—Paul Malkie