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This index lists the title, publication, and publication date for past articles posted to izzit.org, along with the full text of the accompanying discussion questions. Due to copyright restrictions, we do not archive articles on izzit.org. In most cases it is possible to retrieve articles by doing a web search for the title of the article. Please email currentevents@izzit.org if you need assistance.

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izzit.org Post Date Article Title Publisher Date Published Readablility Discussion Questions
2/16/2023 Thousands of kids are missing from school. Where did they go? Associated Press 2/9/2023 9.0 View
1/30/2023 This snowplow driver just started his own service. But warmer winters threaten it NPR 1/20/2023 6.9 View
11/18/2022 This School Took Away Smartphones. The Kids Don't Mind. The Wall Street Journal 11/5/2022 8.1 View
2/3/2023 This couple has been married for 80 years. They're sharing their secret to a lasting relationship NBC News (KCRA) 1/29/2023 5.6 View
2/24/2023 This 9-year-old student just graduated from high school NBC News (WPTV) 2/13/2023 7.0 View
5/2/2023 These beetles ‘drink’ water using their butts Science News Explores 4/25/2023 7.4 View
5/17/2023 Their district banned "Let's Go Brandon" shirts. Now the students are suing. Education Week 5/2/2023 10.6 View
6/10/2022 The world's biggest four-day work week pilot begins CNN Business 6/6/2022 12.5 View
3/21/2023 The small but mighty French bulldog is now the top purebred dog breed in America NPR 3/15/2023 9.6 View
10/10/2022 The scales turn against 2 fishermen after weights are found in fish at a tournament NPR 10/3/2022 9.5 View
5/15/2023 The people turning time into a currency BBC.com 5/1/2023 10.9 View
10/7/2022 The Onion tells the Supreme Court – seriously – that satire is no laughing matter CNN 10/3/2022 14.7 View
10/13/2022 The Onion and the Supreme Court. Not a parody. Associated Press 10/4/2022 12.4 View
5/16/2023 The latest to be evacuated from California's floods? Bunnies NPR 5/4/2023 9.5 View