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.
Friday, April 25, 2025
Trump White House policy to ignore reporters using pronouns in emails brings praise and harsh criticism
From: Fox News
Readability Score: 14.1
Friday, April 25, 2025
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Thursday, April 24, 2025
A Michigan town moved over 9,000 books to help a small business
From: Associated Press
Readability Score: 8.3
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Endangered sea turtle populations show signs of recovery in more than half the world
From: Associated Press
Readability Score: 9.5
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
A Florida teacher called a student by their preferred name without parental permission. Her teaching contract wasnt renewed.
From: CNN.com
Readability Score: 14.0
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
More and more, microplastics are collecting in our brains
From: Science News Explores
Readability Score: 8.0
Monday, April 21, 2025
House passes bill to require proof of citizenship to register to vote, drawing ire of voting rights groups
From: ABC news
Readability Score: 12.3
Monday, April 21, 2025
Move over Paleo diet, its Dinosaur Time, a TikTok trend all about devouring veggies
From: NPR
Readability Score: 9.5