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.
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Thursday, February 26, 2026
"It Was Terrible": AI Failures Make Writing by Hand Better for Thinking Skills in One Classroom
From: KQED (NPR)
Readability Score: 9.7
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Ukrainian Olympic athlete chooses conscience over chance at medal
From: Associated Press
Readability Score: 10.3
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
AI Video of Tom Cruise Fighting Brad Pitt has Top Writer Warning: "Its Likely Over For Us."
From: msn.com
Readability Score: 9.2
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Lions have a second roar that scientists have only just discovered
From: Science News Explores
Readability Score: 8.1
Monday, February 23, 2026
Monday, February 23, 2026
Friday, February 20, 2026
Theyre cured of leprosy. Why do they still live in leprosy colonies?
From: NPR
Readability Score: 9.5
Friday, February 20, 2026
California "Jock Tax" means some players lost money in the Super Bowl
From: MSN.com
Readability Score: 8.8



