In an age where students are overloaded with media, teachers are afraid of lawsuits over their curriculum decisions, and the slightest issue becomes easily politicized, it’s no wonder teachers are shying away from teaching the news.
2024 was all about innovation and empowering teachers with The Juice. Our mission to improve literacy and critical thinking skills inspired us to develop features that make teaching with informational texts and current events for students even more effective.
Informational text accounts for the majority of all reading in middle and high school. As students grow up, they spend less time in school reading fiction and more time reading informational texts.
Teaching nonfiction can feel challenging, but it doesn’t have to be. Using current events provides an engaging and relevant way to teach essential nonfiction standards, making the process enjoyable and impactful.
As students navigate the challenges of middle and high school, one subject often feels less relevant than others: history.
In today’s world, critical thinking is one of the most important skills we can help students develop. It allows them to navigate information, form well-rounded opinions, and communicate effectively. One of the best ways to foster this skill in the classroom is through discussions that challenge students to analyze real-world issues, consider multiple perspectives, and build logical arguments.
