News Resources
A Free Resource for News Literacy
The ability to discern what is fact and what is opinion seems to be more in demand today than ever. Regardless of politics, it is important to develop news literacy. And that is a skill that must be taught; it is not developed naturally on its own. So how can educators ensure that their students… learn more
Education: USA Facts
Government data to drive fact-based discussion. The American education system is a patchwork of public and private schools serving millions of children in urban to rural settings. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way Americans talk about schooling, from classroom time to internet access and much more. Get data on how students are faring by… learn more
New York Times
Most newspapers, such as The New York Times, are now online. Search your local newspapers for tie ins to current class topics, everything from math (what does 3 for $5 really mean) to land use to weather across the globe. learn more
News Literacy Project
The News Literacy Project, a nonpartisan education nonprofit, is building a national movement to advance the practice of news literacy throughout American society, creating better informed, more engaged and more empowered individuals — and ultimately a stronger democracy. (Read our brochure or check out our FAQ) Lesson Plans Teaching News Literacy Educator Tools Teach your students to… learn more
Newsela
Delivering more than news Social Studies. Science. ELA. SEL. 20+ content types. Tons of product updates. The learning platform that delivers more. You don’t have to choose between engaging content and delivering standards-aligned instruction. Every teacher should have accessible, standards-aligned content that excites at their fingertips so they can focus on what matters - inspiring… learn more
NewseumED: Lesson Plans
NewseumED.org offers free resources to cultivate the First Amendment and media literacy skills essential to civic life. Learn how to authenticate, analyze and evaluate information from a variety of sources and put current events in historical context through standards-aligned lesson plans, videos, primary sources, virtual classes and programs. learn more
PBS NewsHour Classroom
News for Students and Teacher Resources, Grades 6-12 Classroom features daily news lessons based on PBS NewsHour, full-length video-based lesson plans and opportunities for teachers and students to be published on Classroom Voices learn more
Today's Front Pages - Newseum
The Newseum shows the current front pages from over 500 newspapers in the U.S. and around the world. learn more