The New York Post , for example, typically gets five CE stories a week and cumulatively has run almost 100. Crafted with great care Bailey points out that five stories in one week is a lot for CE, because each story takes a long time to produce. All interviews are recorded, transcribed later, and edited and shaped into a story by adults. As Bailey says, not every kid can write, so they get help when needed. Nevertheless, Bailey says the kids are given as much freedom as possible, and often come up with their own story ideas.
Adults are there to offer advice, provide final editing, and to help the kids find the best sources.
In addition to a headquarters staff in Washington, D.C., a paid adult staff member is stationed at each CE local bureau. The organization also has an ambitious schedule for opening many more bureaus worldwide in the next decade. CE staffers regularly recruit at schools, churches, clubs, etc. The young journalists at the New York and Washington bureaus tend to favor stories about politics, as you might guess, while the Michigan bureau tends to turn out more features and oddball stuff. Bailey says she tries to encourage a balance of reporting, and encourages kids not to get too hung up on politics.