Community reviews for The Learning Network

I found The Learning Network to be an outstanding tool for connecting classroom lessons to real-world issues. Its thoughtfully designed resources encourage students to think critically and engage deeply with the material. While it’s better suited for older students, its ability to promote media literacy and debate preparation makes it an invaluable educational resource.

I find this site to be an effective teaching tool depending on how the different parts of it are used. They provide lesson plans and assignments at different learning and age levels. Lesson plans and assignments are available for most content areas and grade levels. The site also includes "fun," features such as puzzles and games.

I like the comment sections and the questions are engaging. I want to use it for genius hour with my students but, again, they'd have to pay if they want to view more than ten articles in a month and mine likely would.

I used this site in the past and have recently been reintroduced to it. I like it because it is authentic news for students to read, engage with, and reflect upon. I think that materials on this site could be used for grades below 7th.

If you are looking for a cite with high interest current event articles and quality questions this is the cite to go to! Articles are the right length and activities and questions are meaningful.

The Learning Network has a plethora of ideas for using current texts in the classroom. From comments on student-centered topics, to fill-in-the-blank vocabulary practice, to talking points for current events, the Learning Network has it all! The Learning Network is especially good for English and Social Studies teachers, but I would imagine it would be a great resource to all subjects who are incorporating literacy skills into their curriculum. The Learning Network also provides ideas for differentiation for ELL students.

This website would be most beneficial at the high school level. PROS: engaging, has suggested questions to go with articles that could be modified for the middle level, highlights current/important events, offers students multiple access points into nonfiction reading/responding CONS: website would be too loose to simply let students "explore", articles would need adult support as they are written above seventh grade level -Overall, this is a good resource for teachers looking to include more nonfiction reading into their curriculum. It could perhaps offer more of a challenge compared to Scholastic's version.