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, April 17, 2025
Bodega cats make New Yorkers hearts purr but violate state regulations
From: Associated Press
Readability Score: 10.7
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Two Southern states consider ending personal income tax
From: Associated Press
Readability Score: 10.6
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Scientists Say They Revived Dire Wolf Through BioTech Companys De-Extinction Proceess
From: ABC News
Readability Score: 9.3
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
New water treatment process removes pollutants most now dont
From: Science News Explores
Readability Score: 7.4
Monday, April 14, 2025
Supreme Court halts judges order to reinstate probationary workers
From: NBC news
Readability Score: 14.7