Child psychologist Phyllis Ohr and educator Grace Leah Njoroge presented a webinar with News-O-Matic on the topic of tough news. Their...

More than ever, teachers are looking for Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) resources for their students. This was true before the start...

In honor of the 75th anniversary of the United Nations, we are kicking off a 193-part series on countries around the world!

These articles draw upon historical context and interviews with astronauts to teach students about the “giant leap for mankind.”

Space science is one of our favorite subjects. Here are a few of our recommended resources for teaching students about the Moon.

Our curated collection of News-O-Matic articles provides fun opportunities to integrate Hispanic Heritage Month into your curriculum.

For educators looking for resources to teach about diversity, these four nonfiction articles for students are the perfect starting point.

From current events to SEL stories to fun craft ideas, here are some recommended articles to use at the start of the school year.

We are thrilled to announce that News-O-Matic has been honored with a Summer 2020 Academics’ Choice Award in the “Smart Media” category.

News-O-Matic is excited to introduce new features and updates to further enhance the learning experience.

News-O-Matic’s archive of 10,000+ nonfiction articles expands access to ELA, social studies, science, and SEL content.

To commemorate our 2000th edition, we published a letter from Isabella, a reader who has used News-O-Matic for more than six years.

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.

Here are News-O-Matic’s top five ways you can help your child develop skills and knowledge when school is out of session.  

There are a few things teachers can do now to keep students learning over the summer and minimize the effect of an extended “summer slide.”

Race relations expert Beverly Daniel Tatem spoke with News-O-Matic about discussing racism, learning from history, and creating change.

Reading books about race is a great way to help students learn about the issue of racism and the history of injustice.

Today's call for action is rooted in a long history. To help kids understand what is happening, take a look at the past.

Educational experts share ways for kids to have a safe and respectful conversation about racism.

How can we teach kids to be allies? The second article in our "Handling Racism" series offers some advice.

Our “Handling Racism” series is a resource that teachers and parents can use to facilitate conversations about race in America.

This school year has been challenging, to say the least. The COVID-19 pandemic shuttered most school buildings back in March (or...

With the end of the school year approaching, teachers are concerned about the impending summer slide. Summer slide refers to the decline...

COVID-19 has upended the lives of teachers and students around the world. Most educators experienced rapid and unexpected transitions to...

We are excited to announce that News-O-Matic has been honored with a 2020 Academics’ Choice Award for Smart Media. The independent...

COVID-19 has dramatically altered education around the world. Research from Education Week found that coronavirus-related school closures...

The coronavirus outbreak has captured the world’s attention — and its headlines. Over the past few months, your students may have shared...

In the March 19 edition of News-O-Matic, our child psychologist wrote a letter to young readers about the coronavirus. Below, we share...

These are difficult times for families. Schools are closing to prevent the spread of COVID-19, forcing students and parents to work from...

The COVID-19 outbreak has affected students and school communities around the world. Many school districts have suspended classes to slow...

Oklahoma teacher Shelly Fryer shares her experience using News-O-Matic with her elementary students.

Cheryl Wills is the anchor for NY1 News in New York City. Here's what she had to say to News-O-Matic readers in our 1000th edition.

Sixth grader Lilian Jochmann traveled the world for a year as a “roamschooler,” reporting on her adventures for News-O-Matic.

Liana Rosenman, a 5th Grade teacher in New York, uses News-O-Matic daily as a literacy and global studies resource.

News-O-Matic plays a role in mitigating this situation early on by providing the most engaging daily news experience for a young audience.

News-O-Matic has won the coveted World Young Reader Prize from the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA).

There are many fun mindful tools that can be taught to your students to keep calm and feel better when they are upset.

News-O-Matic partners with MetaMetrics to add Lexile measures for real-time current events news stories.

Some holiday teaching advice from News-O-Matic's child psychologist, Dr. Phyllis Ohr.

Lisa Bennett, a 5th Grade Teacher at Van Gogh Charter Elementary, shares her experience using News-O-Matic.

What should you do if some students in your class are so intensely shy or worried that their discomfort interferes with their learning?

Now that you’re starting the new school year, you have the opportunity to build positive relationships with your students from day one.

What can you do to keep your child learning this summer? Here are our favorite suggestions from the National Summer Learning Association.

did you know that on average, American children lose one month of their math and reading skills during the summer?

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.

Nonfiction is a great way for kids to develop critical thinking and analytical skills and the ability to read and understand complex texts.

make sure to keep nonfiction in your child’s life! These tips will help children ease into the process.

We 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?

News-O-Matic has been announced as one of the “Best Apps for Teaching & Learning” by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL).

The iPad is a wonderful tool for elementary-aged children precisely because it caters to many different learning styles children possess.