4/11/2019: Taxpayers asked to support falcons, fight pigeon poop - Fixing the roads himself: Boy filling potholes in Michigan

Today's Article: Taxpayers asked to support falcons, fight pigeon poop
From: AP News
Readability Score: 12.3

As people complete their tax returns, they often have the opportunity to donate to specific causes. Massachusetts is encouraging gifts to protect endangered species by appealing to people's distaste for pigeon poop on their cars. Learn more in today's article! Today's basic article includes online questions for your students to answer! (multiple choice and short response.) If you want to see the responses, have students take a screen shot or print the Google form after they submit it.

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Today's Alternate Article: Fixing the roads himself: Boy filling potholes in Michigan
Readability Score: 6.4

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1/9/2019: Trump's 2017 tax bill will likely mean billions less in donations for charities this year From: USA Today - Cancer survivor says he was asked to cover face at SC store

Today's Article: Trump's 2017 tax bill will likely mean billions less in donations for charities this year
From: USA Today
Readability Score: 12.7

Tax time is approaching, and the 2017 tax bill may have had a significant impact on charitable giving. This article explores some possible unintended consequences of the tax reform and also considers the important role non-profits play in our communities.

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Today's Alternate Article: Cancer survivor says he was asked to cover face at SC store
Readability Score: 5.5

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