janine129Jun 26, 20204 minNews-O-Matic’s 2,000th Edition: Letter from a ReaderTo commemorate our 2000th edition, we published a letter from Isabella, a reader who has used News-O-Matic for more than six years.
janine129Jun 26, 20203 minNews-O-Matic Celebrates 2,000 Editions!News-O-Matic published its 2,000th consecutive edition. Editor-in-Chief Russ Kahn shares a look back at the history of News-O-Matic.
janine129Jun 15, 20202 min5 Ways for Parents to Encourage Summer LearningHere are News-O-Matic’s top five ways you can help your child develop skills and knowledge when school is out of session.
janine129Jun 8, 20203 minHandling Racism: Q&A with a Race Relations ExpertRace relations expert Beverly Daniel Tatem spoke with News-O-Matic about discussing racism, learning from history, and creating change.
janine129Jun 5, 20203 minHandling Racism: Read BooksReading books about race is a great way to help students learn about the issue of racism and the history of injustice.
janine129Jun 5, 20203 minHandling Racism: Learn the HistoryToday's call for action is rooted in a long history. To help kids understand what is happening, take a look at the past.
janine129Jun 4, 20203 minHandling Racism: Sharing SafelyEducational experts share ways for kids to have a safe and respectful conversation about racism.
janine129Jun 3, 20203 minHandling Racism: Be an AllyHow can we teach kids to be allies? The second article in our "Handling Racism" series offers some advice.
janine129Jun 2, 20202 minHandling Racism: Speak UpOur “Handling Racism” series is a resource that teachers and parents can use to facilitate conversations about race in America.
janine129Mar 18, 20201 minFree Access to News-O-Matic for FamiliesThese are difficult times for families. Schools are closing to prevent the spread of COVID-19, forcing students and parents to work from...
janine129Apr 28, 20161 minCan we accept that only 37% of high school students read at proficiency level?News-O-Matic plays a role in mitigating this situation early on by providing the most engaging daily news experience for a young audience.
janine129Jun 20, 20142 minIt’s Summer Learning Day!What can you do to keep your child learning this summer? Here are our favorite suggestions from the National Summer Learning Association.
janine129May 15, 20142 minHow to Fight Summer Slidedid you know that on average, American children lose one month of their math and reading skills during the summer?
janine129Jan 16, 20142 minNEWS-O-MATIC ARTICLES NOW INCLUDE A READ-ALOUD FEATURE! We believe all children should have access to safe, fun daily news. The read aloud feature is one way we can achieve part of this goal.
janine129Jan 7, 20142 minWhy is nonfiction reading important for kids?Nonfiction is a great way for kids to develop critical thinking and analytical skills and the ability to read and understand complex texts.
janine129Aug 13, 20132 minTips for Reading Nonfictionmake sure to keep nonfiction in your child’s life! These tips will help children ease into the process.
janine129Jul 30, 20132 minHow to Nurture a Child’s Love of ReadingWe want our kids to be strong readers. But how can we get them to sit down with a book or a newspaper, especially in the summer?
janine129Jul 2, 20132 minLearning on the iPadThe iPad is a wonderful tool for elementary-aged children precisely because it caters to many different learning styles children possess.
janine129Jun 21, 20131 minNews-O-Matic Recommends: Tips for Reading the NewspaperNewspapers help kids become informed citizens and lifelong readers. These simple steps will help any child become a newspaper lover!
janine129Jun 15, 20132 minHow Parents Can Prevent Summer SlideKeeping kids engaged and learning during the summer is often a struggle. Check out these tips from News-O-Matic for preventing summer slide.