Check out the Top 5 most-read articles of 2025 on News-O-Matic!

This year, News-O-Matic published more than 1,300 original articles - each at five reading levels - covering content from art auctions to zoo anniversaries — and from Afghanistan to Zambia (with nearly every nation in between). Every story stayed true to our mission: delivering authentic, age-appropriate nonfiction content to spark curiosity for students in grades K–8.

By pairing high-interest topics that students care about with real-world relevance, News-O-Matic helps students think critically and curiously, strengthen their reading skills, and expand their global awareness.

Most-Read Articles of 2025

In 2025, these five stories rose to the top — drawing students back again and again:

• 6–7 Meme Takes Over!

• “Golden” Success for K-Pop Movie!

• Fireworks From a Black Hole!

• Ronaldo Becomes a Billionaire!

• The Dire Wolf Returns

More 2025 Highlights

• 400+ interviews with lawmakers, scientists, authors, artists, and other newsmakers — giving students direct access to real experts in their world

• 50+ articles spotlighting Kids in the News, culminating in our inspiring annual Kid of the Year contest

• Another year of our “50 States in 50 Weeks” series, shining a light on local cultures and heritage from every corner of the country — from the Opry’s centennial in Kentucky to Utah’s inaugural state pin program.

• Dozens of articles about economics (from the soaring prices of gold and silver to our ongoing “Month in the Markets” stock series) to promote financial literacy

• More profiles of professions in our “Real Jobs” series (such as geodesist and Navy Commander) to spark curiosity and inspire career readiness

• A new partnership with the Scripps National Spelling Bee, launching a content series focused on helping students become stronger spellers

Looking Ahead to 2026

We’re just getting started. In 2026, News-O-Matic will:

• Expand content with ELL standards alignment

• A second level of Spanish translations (text and audio) for more advanced Spanish speakers

• The continuation of our Road to the Revolution series and launch of a new America-centric writing contest, as we head toward the United States’ 250th birthday

• Continue creating timely, engaging nonfiction that keeps students reading and thinking

Here’s to another year of curiosity, learning, and meaningful reading.

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