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BEST IN CLASS

The Best News Apps and Sites for Classrooms

We've selected the most trustworthy news sources for your students.

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K–12

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The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

Stellar history website, gateway to cool PD and scholarship

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 5 reviews

Grades

6–12

Price

Free

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Web

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Center for Civic Education

Good lesson plans, resources boost students' political awareness

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K–12

Price

Free

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Web

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Loyal Books

Tons of audiobooks, but lack of variety and little interaction limit e-reading experience

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2–12

Price

Free

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Web

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National Constitution Center

Expert analysis, timely updates bring founding document to life

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K–12

Price

Free

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Web

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iMuertos

Traditional Dia de Muertos artistry goes digital, with minimal context

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Grades

3–5

Price

Paid

Platforms

iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

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Kids in the House

Detailed, age-appropriate intro to the U.S. Congress and its history

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K–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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Street Law

Excellent info, activities get kids engaged in SCOTUS's work, impact

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5–12

Price

Free

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Web

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MediaBreaker/Studios

Free video-remix tool boosts media literacy, presents some challenges

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 5 reviews

Grades

8–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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C-SPAN Classroom

Video clips, activities take kids inside the White House and Capitol

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Expert evaluation by Common Sense

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6–12

Price

Free

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Web

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Youth Leadership Initiative

Immersive simulations, in-class activities bring democracy to life

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K–12

Price

Free

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Web

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Surviving History: The Fever!

Choose your own path, survive an epidemic on this clever, funny site

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10–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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Google Cardboard

A brief introduction to virtual reality

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Based on 4 reviews

Grades

2–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

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Google News

News site offers a useful platform for research, critical thinking

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews

Grades

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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NeoK12

Mixed bag of videos, activities aids but don't transform learning

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Grades

K–12

Price

Free, Paid

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Web