In the News: Need to Know Set Two

All across the world, there are stories of books being banned, topics being cut from curriculum, and protests being shut down. Some think this censorship protects and prevents harm while others are worried about what blocking information may do. Explore more about this important topic with content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students and easy-to-understand text written at a 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible, and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding to aid in comprehension. It's current events made approachable for all.

Computers can now drive cars, translate live speech, and even solve real-world problems. Some of the most cutting-edge advancements have been made thanks to artificial intelligence. But just what is this newsworthy tech? Explore more about this important topic with content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students and easy-to-understand text written at a 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible, and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding to aid in comprehension. It's current events made approachable for all.

More and more frequently, there are stories of people being tricked by fake videos of politicians and celebrities doing things that never really happened. Deepfake technology can create faked pictures, sounds, and even videos that look very real. Explore more about this important topic with content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students and easy-to-understand text written at a 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible, and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding to aid in comprehension. It's current events made approachable for all.

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization has shaped global politics since it was first formed. The organization has worked to protect countries around the world from war and terrorism. But from cyberattacks to climate change, there are new threats to countries around the world. How will NATO face these new challenges? Explore more about this important topic with content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students and easy-to-understand text written at a 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible, and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding to aid in comprehension. It's current events made approachable for all.

From floods on coastlines to fires sweeping across forests, climate change is triggering extreme weather events that are making more and more land unlivable. Many of the people impacted by these events are becoming climate migrants. Explore more about this important topic with content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students and easy-to-understand text written at a 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible, and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding to aid in comprehension. It's current events made approachable for all.

The roads are filling with vehicles powered by electricity rather than gasoline. These electric vehicles are cheaper to fuel and maintain as well as being better for the environment in many ways. But that's not where the story ends. Explore more about this important topic with content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students and easy-to-understand text written at a 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible, and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding to aid in comprehension. It's current events made approachable for all.