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.
Monday, September 15, 2025
Schools across U.S. turn to a locked magnetic pouch as a cellphone ban solution. Heres what to know.
From: CBS News
Readability Score: 9.9
Monday, September 15, 2025
The school shooting industry is worth billions — and it keeps growing
From: NPR
Readability Score: 9.0
Friday, September 12, 2025
Additives in ultra-processed foods linked to higher death risk in major study
From: Fox News
Readability Score: 10.7
Friday, September 12, 2025
Worlds longest kickball game: Georgia nonprofit sets 3rd Guinness record
From: Fox5 Atlanta
Readability Score: 7.7
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Trump targets cashless bail and threatens to withhold federal funds
From: The Washington Times
Readability Score: 11.0
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Hyodol AI robots ease loneliness for South Koreas seniors
From: Rest of World (Global Tech Stories)
Readability Score: 9.6
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Half of American Schools Practice "Equity" in Grading. What do Teachers Think?
From: The Epoch Times
Readability Score: 12.4
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Phillies Fan Meets Harrison Bader After Viral Home Run Ball Dispute
From: NBCPhiladelphia.com
Readability Score: 9.0
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
French chefs want restaurant limit to put the knife into fast food
From: thetimes.com
Readability Score: 11.8
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
New study links chemical in plastics to fatal heart disease
From: Science News Explores
Readability Score: 7.8