STUDENT FRIENDLY
NEWS SITES

Finding reliable and student friendly news sources can be a challenge. Here are some possible options to get you started:

THE DAY

1,000+ animated movies on science, social studies, math, technology, health & arts.

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BEHIND THE NEWS

BTN comes out of Australia and is fantastic for age appropriateness and quality of content, however the breadth of coverage can be limited.

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THE WEEK JR.

A great weekly publication to ignite conversation around current events. Available on PressReader. Sign in with your school Gmail account for full access.

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CNN10

CNN 10 is a daily news show for students over 13 and other viewers who want to learn about current events and global issues in 10 minutes or less.

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ABC KIDS LISTEN PODCAST

A dedicated 24/7 radio station and on-demand app for kids and their grown-ups, brought to you by the ABC.

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KIDSNUZ PODCAST

Kidsnuz engages kids in current events, encourage critical thinking, and spark meaningful conversations.

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TIME FOR KIDS

News written especially for students. Topics include current events, careers, community initiatives, and more.

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NEWS FOR KIDS

A publication that strives to make each article as self-contained as possible, giving the necessary background and not assuming that the reader already has certain knowledge.

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PBS NEWSHOUR CLASSROOM

A publication that strives to make each article as self-contained as possible, giving the necessary background and not assuming that the reader already has certain knowledge.

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NEWS LITERACY

PROJECT

This is an excellent project aiming to build news literacy. The audience is primarily America. Well worth subscribing to the (free) "Sift" newsletter for educators.

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BBC NEWSROUND

Offers daily stories on national, international, sports, entertainment and science news, as well as inspiring stories about children. You can watch the Newsround bulletins and read stories on the website

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DOGO NEWS

Started as a current events supplement for a 3rd Grader, DOGO has since grown into the leading global literacy platform used by millions of students and English as a Second Language (ESL) learners.

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