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Topico
What is Topico? How to Use It To Teach Current Events

By Luke Edwards Published

Topico helps students learn how to keep up on modern events in a healthy way.

EdTech
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Awesome Articles for Students: Websites and Other Resources

By Diana Restifo Published

The best online article sites for teaching

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NexGen News
NexGen News: How to Use It to Teach

By Luke Edwards Published

NexGen News gives kids fortnightly news updates with learning follow-ups for teachers.

Classroom Tools
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Awesome Articles for Students: Websites and Other Resources

By Diana Restifo Last updated

All of these sites are free.

Classroom Tools
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What is The Week Junior and How Can It Be Used to Teach? Tips & Tricks

By Luke Edwards Published

The Week Junior makes current events accessible for children in an engaging and confidence inspiring way.

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Current Events, Hot Topics and More: PBS NewsHour Extra, Top-Rated by Teachers

By TL Editors Published

PBS NewsHour Extra is a website that provides news for students and resources for teachers.

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YR Media: Teen News Site Offers Articles, Podcasts, Videos and More on Edgy Topics

By TL Editors Published

Students can build skills by thinking critically about the content they consume on YR Media.

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Innovative Educators Don’t Recommend Screen Time Limits

By Lisa Nielsen Published

What recommendations should we be giving parents and youth when it comes to screen time?

Learning
Red keys on keyboard labeled "Fake news" and "Facts"
5 Handy Tools that Combat Fake News and Create Informed Citizens

By Glenn Wiebe Published

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CDI Partners with Parlay to Promote Student Discussions

By TL Editors Published

CDI Computer Dealers, provider of classroom-ready technology to schools, has partnered with Parlay to bring its new online classroom discussion tool to schools throughout North America.

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