9/24/2020: Major American city may soon allow 16-year-olds to vote - Parents mock people with disabilities in “New Teacher Challenge.”

Today's Article: Major American city may soon allow 16-year-olds to vote
From: NBC News
Readability Score: 11.8

San Francisco voters will decide this fall if the voting age for local elections should be reduced to 16. Advocates say it will increase engagement and begin developing democratic habits. Opponents argue that teens aren't mature or wise enough to make good decisions. What do your students think? Read and discuss the civic responsibility of voting.

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Today's Alternate Article: Parents mock people with disabilities in “New Teacher Challenge.”
Readability Score: 8.7

How have changes in the Constitution and Supreme Court decisions moved the United States towards more equality under the law? Check out Becoming Equal Under the Lawor our minicourse, The U.S. Constitution & Black History. 

3/23/2018: This school is limiting talk about 'privilege' after parents complained - UMBC Will Try to Keep Coach Ryan Odom with New Long-term Contract, Increased Salary

Today's Article: This school is limiting talk about 'privilege' after parents complained
From: USA Today
Readability Score: 11.9

Should MLK Day be used in schools for a discussion about privilege? Or should discussion of privilege be limited to classes where it's relevant to the topics in the curriculum? One school district has decided to limit discussion. Good call? Bad call? Debate with your students.

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Today's Alternate Article: Report: UMBC Will Try to Keep Coach Ryan Odom with New Long-term Contract, Increased Salary
Readability Score: 7.1

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9/13/2017: School Supply Lists Have Gotten Ridiculously Long and Expensive. Here’s Why - A minimum wage surprise

Today's Article: School Supply Lists Have Gotten Ridiculously Long and Expensive. Here’s Why.
From: Slate
Readability Score: 10.1

When I asked parents on Facebook to share their children’s lists, my inbox started filling up immediately with exasperated responses.

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Today's Alternate Article: A minimum wage surprise


During May, the minimum hourly wage in St. Louis went up to $10.00. Yesterday it went back down.

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8/21/2017: Solar Eclipse May Cost Employers $694 Million in Work Disruption - Schools ditching homework for younger students in favor of reading, family time

Today's Article: Solar Eclipse May Cost Employers $694 Million in Work Disruption
From: 24/7 Wall Street
Readability Score: 10.2

A total solar eclipse will sweep across 14 states on Monday, August 21, costing employers $694 million and taking its place among special events such as the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament that most disrupt the workplace. 

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Today's Alternate Article: Schools ditching homework for younger students in favor of reading, family time
Readability Score: 9.5

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3/9/2017: Why Our Champions Are Getting Older - After 60 Years, Street Hockey Will Be Legal in Hamilton Again

Today's Article: Why Our Champions Are Getting Older
From: New York Times
Readability Score: 10.6

I recently strained my rotator cuff, and I blame a pair of Olympic swimmers and Cirque du Soleil for the pain.

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Today's Alternate Article: After 60 Years, Street Hockey Will Be Legal in Hamilton Again
Readability Score: 8.7

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3/8/2017: 1,000 Wendy's Will Get Self-Ordering Kiosks - Hey, Students: 5 Things That Are Wrong With Your Cover Letter

Today's Article: 1,000 Wendy's Will Get Self-Ordering Kiosks
From: CBS News / AP
Readability Score: 12.4

The kiosks are intended to appeal to younger customers and reduce labor costs.

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Today's Alternate Article: Hey, Students: 5 Things That Are Wrong With Your Cover Letter
Readability Score: 8.5

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3/7/2017: Family Hopes to Bring Attention to Daughter's Rare Disease - Could A Bumblebee Learn To Play Fetch? Probably

Today's Article: Family Hopes to Bring Attention to Daughter's Rare Disease
From: ABC News
Readability Score: 10.5

Ellie McGinn suffers from a rare genetic disorder that affects her brain and spinal cord.

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Today's Alternate Article: Could A Bumblebee Learn To Play Fetch? Probably
Readability Score: 9.8

We've created an online worksheet for today's alternate article about bumblebees. Please give it a try and let us know what you think.

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3/3/2017: We Used Terrible Science to Justify Smoking Bans - Bao Bao the Panda Leaves National Zoo for New Home in China

Today's Article: We Used Terrible Science to Justify Smoking Bans
From: Slate
Readability Score: 14.9

Will we look at the new evidence for long enough to at least consider whether we’ve gone too far?

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Today's Alternate Article: Bao Bao the Panda Leaves National Zoo for New Home in China
Readability Score: 9.0

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February Bulletin Board Battle Ends Tomorrow

We’ve loved all your bulletin board submissions so far and we want to choose you as our Valentine. Show how much you love to decorate and join our Bulletin Board Battle this month! Submit a photo of your Valentine or February themed bulletin board or door on our social media pages or email it to contests@izzit.org. 

Winner gets a $25 Amazon gift card and this month’s mystery gift. Show your love for bulletin boards and upload your creativity today!

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2/3/2017: The Lives They Lived: Antonin Scalia - Mom Outraged, School Dental Program Removes Child’s Teeth Without Her Knowing

Today's Article: The Lives They Lived: Antonin Scalia
From: New York Times
Readability Score: 13.5

He claimed objectivity when it came to originalism, but he was a skeptic about science.

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Today's Alternate Article: Mom Outraged, School Dental Program Removes Child’s Teeth Without Her Knowing
Readability Score: 8.6

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1/13/2017: Racing Towards Extinction? - After Prison, A Mom Finds Her Way Back Into Her Daughter's Life

Today's Article: Racing Towards Extinction?
From: Time for Kids
Readability Score: 10.3

Many factors are to blame for the decline in cheetah numbers.

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Today's Alternate Article: After Prison, A Mom Finds Her Way Back Into Her Daughter's Life
Readability Score: 7.8

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1/3/2017: Does Your Dog Remember What You Did? - Kids In Spain Rebel Against Homework, And Parents Are Their Biggest Boosters

Today's Article: Does Your Dog Remember What You Did?
From: Christian Science Monitor
Readability Score: 11.6

Think back to what you ate for breakfast this morning.

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Today's Alternate Article: Kids In Spain Rebel Against Homework, And Parents Are Their Biggest Boosters
Readability Score: 8.8

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12/15/2016: Fake Or Real? How To Self-Check The News And Get The Facts - Couple Adopts 5 Siblings: "All They Had Left in This World Is Each Other"

Today's Article: Fake Or Real? How To Self-Check The News And Get The Facts
From: NPR
Readability Score: 10.0

Fake news stories can have real-life consequences.

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Today's Alternate Article: Couple Adopts 5 Siblings: "All They Had Left in This World Is Each Other"
Readability Score: 9.3

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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Spectacular 2016 - Day 5 Code

Day 5 - Dec. 11!

 

Remember this code expires at midnight (Eastern Time) and a new code (for Day 6) will be issued shortly after.

To ensure you collect all 12 DVDs, check back each day, and follow all our social media channels.

To learn more about this special DVD, Pups of Liberty: The Boston Tea-Bone Party click here.

Find the daily code on our News Page, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or Google+ 12 lucky participants will also be randomly selected to get an extra surprise in their “stocking” - an embroidered 10th Birthday fleece blanket, which will come in handy when curling up on the couch to stream our izzit.org educational videos on Roku.

*No guarantee titles will arrive before Christmas! Be patient with our elves.

Limit 1 title per household. Limit 1 blanket winner per household. U.S. residents only. No purchase necessary. We cover shipping & handling. For full rules click here.

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11/2/2016: Four Myths About School Bullying - Bank Places 100 Lucky Pennies Across US Worth $1000 each

Today's Article: Four Myths About School Bullying

From: NPR

Readability Score: 12.7

On Thursday, Hillary Clinton announced an anti-bullying policy proposal.

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Today's Alternate Article: Bank Places 100 Lucky Pennies Across US Worth $1000 each

Readability Score: 8.4

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Open the Vault

Even if you’ve already chosen your free DVD for the year, we’re Opening the Vault! In honor of our 10th Birthday, for a limited time, members can use a special code to enter on a special landing page and receive four (4) of our non-streaming titles free on DVD. Visit our Facebook and Twitter feeds to get your special code today!

The titles are:

• Drew Carey Project Vol.1
• Drew Carey Project Vol.2
• 2081
• Who Owns What?

Supplies are limited, so act fast. Once the vault closes, these titles will only be available as a Free Annual Video (FAV) selection, or for purchase.

Back-To-School Bag Giveaway!!!

Back-To-School Bag Giveaway!!!

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**This contest is only for U.S. Residents and expires August 31st, 2016.**

We're selecting (5) Facebook AND (5) Twitter winners randomly.

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We are celebrating our 10th birthday and we want YOU to join the fun! We’ll be offering exciting new contests and giveaways each month, so remember to come back to izzit.org often for more chances to win! Remember, we want to hear from you, so be sure to Keep In Touch.

Streaming: Streaming is now available to everyone! No login required. Visit
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New Releases 2016-2017: We are releasing new titles this year! Be sure to Keep In Touch so we can notify you when they’re available.

• The Invisible Hand                 • Sustainable Oceans and Seas
• Morality in the Marketplace     • 3 Keys to Success

Current Events: One of our most popular features! These lessons are updated daily throughout the school year. Each lesson includes a recent news article and
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1. Annual Middle Level Education Conference (AMLE), Austin, TX, Oct. 9-12, 2016
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3. National Education Association (NEA), Boston, MA, June 30 – July 5, 2017

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5/17/2016: Economists Disagree With Voters Who See U.S. Worse Off Today Than in 1960s - For Kids Whose Parents Battle Cancer, a Camp Where They Can Laugh Again

Today's Article: Economists Disagree With Voters Who See U.S. Worse Off Today Than in 1960s
From: Wall Street Journal
Readability Score: 9.6

When was America at its best?

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Today's Alternate Article: For Kids Whose Parents Battle Cancer, a Camp Where They Can Laugh Again
Readability Score: 8.3

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