Every school day (except holidays) we offer 2 lessons, often at different reading levels. Articles are selected from various major news sources (we don't write 'em, folks!) to encourage debate and critical thinking. Sometimes they might push buttons or present uncomfortable or unpopular stances. We think students need to see, read, process, debate, and think critically about these issues. Selection of an article doesn't imply izzit.org agreement with the article or its perspective.
The questions are a critical part of the lesson. Without those, there is no lesson – only an article, and you could find that on your own!
Articles & Discussion Questions can be printed from the page. Articles are posted for one week due to copyright issues. After that, it's archived with the questions and a link to the original source of the article.
PLEASE NOTE: Lessons are archived for one year from posting date. If you might want to use a lesson in the future, we recommend you print it or otherwise save it.
PLEASE DO NOT unsubscribe to Current Events emails for the summer. Emails will not be sent during the summer. We will begin sending emails again after Labor Day. Lessons will continue through mid-June, and resume in mid-August. In the meantime, if you're logged in, you can use our Archive. You can also check out our Current Events Schedule now for more details, or keep an eye out for our new schedule for next school year to see when we will be posting new events!
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
These artificial reefs off a New York City beach help sea creatures. They might also save lives
From: Associated Press
Readability Score: 11.9
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
His wife was swept away by Hurricane Helenes flood waters. Now hes been scammed out of nearly $40,000
From: CNN
Readability Score: 9.4
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Facing Extinction, Britains Aristocrats Make a Curious Case for Survival
From: Wall Street Journal
Readability Score: 9.6
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
An ancient log shows how burying wood can fight climate change
From: SN Explores
Readability Score: 6.7
Monday, November 11, 2024
California voters consider controversial vacation homes tax in iconic Lake Tahoe area
From: MSN.com
Readability Score: 12.5
Monday, November 11, 2024
Anxious at the Portland airport? Beni the Llama is here for you, spreading joy
From: NPR
Readability Score: 8.5
Friday, November 8, 2024
First-time homebuyers are older than ever before: National Association of Realtors
From: Fox Business
Readability Score: 12.5
Friday, November 8, 2024
Tech Companies Back Away from Generous Perks
From: Business Insider (via msn.com)
Readability Score: 8.4
Thursday, November 7, 2024
AI-powered transcription tool hallucinates, inventing imaginary conversations
From: Associated Press
Readability Score: 13.8