Databases

• SIRS Researcher  – Reading level – Advanced – This page gathers news articles on current events from newspapers and magazines around the world.  Find many articles from different sources all in one convenient place.
• SIRS Discoverer  – Reading level – Easy to Medium– This page gathers news articles on current events from newspapers and magazines around the world.  Find many articles from different sources all in one convenient place.

Websites

• DOGO News – News articles on current events written for middle school students.  Click on the different words at the top (Current events, amazing, video) to get specific kinds of news.
• NEWSELA – Find news articles organized by topic or reading level.
• Tween Tribune – The Smithsonian’s news website for students.  Check about halfway down the page on the right-hand side to filter by topic.
• CNN Student News – The news from CNN, with a strong focus on current events
• PBS NewsHour Extra – News resources for students from the Public Broadcasting Service, a not-for-profit news source.
• Kids Post – The Washington Post provides news articles for kids.  These are a little easier to read.
• Student News Daily – A not-for-profit student news site with a strong focus on current events.
• Time for Kids – The digital version of the popular news magazine for kids