What is MND KIDS?
A publication by Mexico News Daily that inspires the next generation of kids to understand and embrace the importance of the US / Mexican relationship. We serve students in dual language immersion programs with age-appropriate stories about Mexican culture, history, and accomplishments—inspiring curiosity while challenging media stereotypes.
We support student learning in 4 key areas:
Language Development
- Enriching dual language immersion
- Engaging, digestible formats, customized for age-appropriate learning
Identity
- Understanding Mexico’s place in world history, often missing from standard textbooks
- Strengthens pride in heritage
Critical Thinking
- Learning to assess information for bias, reliability, and intent
- Active learning through reading vs. TikTok
Media Literacy
- Active engagement with cross-curriculum topics: current events, history and culture
- Discerning facts from opinions
3 Lexile levels available: 420-1000, 600-1200, 1000-1400+
- Excellent learning tool for parent engagement
- Accessible via ClassLink
MND KIDS Mission
To inspire bilingual students to read, think critically, and understand the vital relationship between the United States and Latin America through well-researched, current, and unbiased news that counters stereotypes, instills cultural pride, and connects classroom learning to real-world events.
Two ways to read MND KIDS
1Weekly Newsletter PDF
2Online access to MNDKids.com
Pricing options 2025–2026 school year | |
|---|---|
| Per school | $5,400 USD |
| Per teacher | $600 USD |
| Per student (less than 400 students) | $12 USD |
| Per student (400–600 students) | $10 USD |
| Per student (more than 600 students) | $8 USD |
Contact Information
Send an email to:
MNDKids.com
MNDKids.com
Newsela vs. MND KIDS
Newsela helps kids how to read. MND KIDS teaches kids why reading is so important—by connecting them to their heritage through original bilingual journalism about Mexico. It’s not just literacy; it’s identity, pride, and belonging
Feature |
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| Content Source | Aggregated from multiple U.S. and international publishers (Washington Post, Smithsonian, Biography.com) | 100% original content sourced exclusively from Mexico News Daily, rewritten for kids |
| Geographic Focus | Broad U.S. and international topics covering general current events | Mexico and US/Mexico-focused (with international context) |
| Language Model | English-primary with some Spanish translations available | True bilingual platform – every article fully available in both English and Spanish with instant language toggle |
| Reading Levels | 5 Lexile based levels (roughly 3rd to 12th grade) | 3 Lexile based levels (roughly 3rd to 12th grade) |
| Content Volume | Extensive library with daily updates across multiple subjects | Curated selection of 4-5 articles per week, intentionally focused. Derived from a daily parent publication with 25k+ articles |
| Subject Coverage | Cross-curricular: ELA, social studies, science, pop culture, sports | Cross-curricular with Mexico / US lens: current events, culture, history, nature, food & drink, sports, science |
| Primary Educational Purpose | Reading comprehension and literacy skills across all subjects | Media literacy, critical thinking, language development, and cultural identity strengthening |
| Target Audience | General K-12 students across all demographics | Kids grades 3rd – 12th in the US and Mexico |
| Assessment Features | Comprehensive quizzes, writing prompts, annotations, analytics dashboard | Discussion questions, comprehension questions, bridging words, and keyword definitions |
| Cultural Positioning | Mainstream U.S. educational content with diverse perspectives | Derived from original content that is current, curated and fact-checked. Content that counters traditional media stereotypes and celebrates Mexican heritage |
| Access Model | Password-protected subscription platform for schools | Password-protected subscription platform for schools |
| Market Position | Established platform with 3.3 million teachers and 40 million students | Emerging platform being used by schools in the US and Mexico |
newsela Key trends in bilingual education
Latino Students =
27.5% of U.S.
Graduates
27.5% of U.S.
Graduates
Reading Scores
at 30-Year Low
at 30-Year Low
Cultural Identity
Drives Success
25 States Mandate Media Literacy
24% of Teens
Addicted to Social
Media
Addicted to Social
Media
3,600+ Dual
Language
Programs
Language
Programs