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, March 29, 2024
Friday, March 29, 2024
Atlanta Businesswomans Canine Cellmates Program Offers Hope
From: KLOVE News
Readability Score: 7.7
Thursday, March 28, 2024
How Texas plans to arrest migrants for illegal entry would work
From: Associated Press
Readability Score: 10.6
Thursday, March 28, 2024
DC business owner slams city leaders for out-of-control crime: Lack courage to be more aggressive
From: FOX News
Readability Score: 9.7
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Casual marijuana use linked to higher risk of heart disease
From: The Epoch Times
Readability Score: 15.0
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Kennebunk Dog Kennel Proposes Soundproof Fence Amid Complaints
From: Seacoastonline.com
Readability Score: 9.0
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
How Cuba Recruits Spies to Penetrate Inner Circles of the U.S. Government
From: Wall Street Journal
Readability Score: 13.0
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
At last: How poison dart frogs ship defense toxins to their skin
From: Science News For Students
Readability Score: 6.9
Monday, March 25, 2024
U.S. Supreme Court declines to intervene in lawsuit over West Texas A&M drag shows
From: texastribune.org
Readability Score: 11.9
Monday, March 25, 2024
Harris visited an abortion clinic, a first for any president or vice president
From: NPR
Readability Score: 9.4