In something for older grades (perhaps 8 and up), check out Heatmap News. Linked with a map, you can select a hot spot and see a current news story. It is a nice focus to check on news around the globe and there is a search feature so you can look for older stories. Some of the content is too mature for younger students.
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As a longtime Jersey resident, life along the Mexican/US border is foreign to me. I was totally engrossed in this National Public Radio site Borderland. It is a visual journey of the people and the land. This would be useful in social studies, geography, as well as current events.
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This site has a host of current information on a variety of topics including art, science, and current events. It includes videos and text. This might be a location for current events material for your students.
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The New York Times Learning Network is one of my favorite sites- I always try the news quiz. This site is geared to teenagers with many opportunities for teens to comment. It also contains topic lesson plans, word of the day, and various skills. Sign up for their newsletter and never miss an issue.
This post from Richard Byrne (Free Technology for Teachers) is from late June. I’ve had it in my file since then. Jellybean Writer will allow your students to create their own storybooks. Jellybean Scoop is a collection of current news article complete with questions and other learning options. One of my friends has set up her class accounts- hopefully she will share some samples with me. This site would work best with elementary age students.
