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Corrections

How to report an error on KidInfo, how we handle corrections, and how we show what changed.

By KidInfo Editorial Updated

Accuracy matters to us, especially on pages that students use for school. If you spot a mistake, we want to fix it.

What counts as an error

  • a factual mistake, such as a wrong date, name, number or event;
  • a misleading statement or missing context that changes the meaning;
  • a broken or wrong source link;
  • outdated information, such as a recalled product or changed guidance;
  • content that is inaccurate or unfair in how it describes a group of people.

Typos and small style issues are welcome too, though we may fix them without a note.

What happens next

  1. We acknowledge your report when we can.
  2. We check it against reliable sources. If the topic needs a specialist, we ask one.
  3. We fix it if we got it wrong, and update the page date.
  4. We tell you what we decided if you asked us to.

We do not always agree with every suggested change. If the original information is correct, we will keep it, and we may improve the explanation if it was unclear.

How we show corrections

When a correction changes the meaning of a page, we add a note at the end of the page, such as:

Correction, [date]: An earlier version of this page said the Battle of Saratoga took place in 1776. It took place in 1777.

Minor fixes, such as typos, formatting or broken links, are made without a note. Each page shows its most recent update date.

If you believe a page contains information that could put a child at risk, such as a recalled product or unsafe activity instructions, please put “Safety” in your email subject line. We will look at these first and may take the page down while we review it.

This page is not for emergencies. If a child is in danger, call 911. For poisoning questions, call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222.