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What's Up is an award-winning monthly newspaper for students,
designed as a resource for the teaching and learning of
English and other subjects. It covers the kinds of news
found in adult newspapers - world affairs, business, the
arts, sports, entertainment and so on - presented in a way
that's comprehensible and compelling for young readers.
Launched in 2003, What's Up is used in more than 50 primary
and secondary schools. The publishers guarantee that none
of its content is inappropriate for minors, making What's
Up suitable for unsupervised reading. However, most school
partners use What's Up actively in the classroom, taking
advantage of detailed activity extensions provided free
with every issue. For example, at MOE's ExCEL Fest 2006,
one school showcased how it used What's Up in an innovative
programme to boost even oral communication skills.
What's Up is an independent publication launched and run
by two professional educators: Dr Mary Cherian, a former
NIE faculty member and now a child development consultant, and Dr Cherian
George, a former Straits Times journalist who is now Head of Division of Journalism and Publishing, Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, Nanyang Technological University.
What's Up is our attempt to awaken children's interest in
current affairs in ways that are sensitive to their needs
to feel safe in this world. We pride ourselves in delivering
values-driven journalism. There's a lot going on in the
world today, good and bad. Adults can't shield children
from all of it. But, we can help kids learn about world
events in a place that's not only fun and stimulating, but
also safe and educational.
Also read:
SingTeach talks to the editors of What's Up.
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