Which news sites can students trust? These great, classroom-friendly news websites are credible sources for students. Students can turn to them to gain different perspectives on key current events. There are picks on this list for students of all grade levels with appropriately adjusted content. For those sites that target developing readers, the reading levels are dialed down but not dumbed down. Most important, these sites all have a few key things in common: They're less biased, they're backed by journalistic practices, they have an editorial process, and they offer reporting and research rather than opinion and propaganda. They also dig into a host of topics that students will naturally gravitate toward.
Bottom Line: This is a robust resource for real and accessibly-written news stories students, but don't expect interactive elements or supporting materials.
Civics site offers building blocks for meaningful dialogue
Bottom Line: This site meaningfully promotes dialogue rather than argument, and collects a lot of resources you might normally have to curate yourself.
News site offers a useful platform for research, critical thinking
Bottom Line: With some cautious supervision and adept guidance from teachers, this is a good tool for seeking, reading, and evaluating stories from multiple sources.
Excellent multimedia learning hub supports both teachers and students
Bottom Line: For those willing to dig around, the site is an exceptional place for both educators and students to find inspirational digital media resources.
Digital news source builds literacy and measures progress
Bottom Line: A top-notch digital news source with interactive features; a good tool to add value as students learn critical-thinking and close-reading skills.
Engage with passionate international perspectives from youth
Bottom Line: Offers a rich variety of news and opinion stories on global issues, and its young writers will get U.S. students hooked on civic engagement.
Dynamic site harnesses creative young talent to speak truth to power
Bottom Line: This fresh and socially aware website will draw students in with catchy -- often controversial -- topics, but keep them there with quality content.
