Level-up current events into dynamic learning experiences with Britannica’s In the News.
With our articles updated weekly, students can stay current on news while building confidence and knowledge about the world around them! To support learning, check out our ready-to-use, carefully designed graphic organizers below to support engagement with each article!
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All Elementary Articles
A man gave his town some land. He had one requirement: The land had to be made into a community garden.
April 2, 2026
The powerful James Webb Telescope captured an image of a spiral galaxy that’s millions of light-years away from Earth.
March 31, 2026
In a classic April Fools’ Day trick, people in London were invited to watch some lions being bathed.
March 26, 2026
Marnie won the top prize at Scruffts, a competition for dogs that are more than one breed.
March 19, 2026
If you could build a city, what would it look like? Australia will soon have its first new city in 100 years.
March 17, 2026
When 5th graders asked Major League Baseball player Ozzie Albies which pet fish to get, he helped out in a big way.
March 11, 2026
Taryn Smith is the first American woman to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
March 5, 2026
A powerful waterfall doesn’t easily freeze, but this winter has been especially cold!
March 3, 2026
For Women’s History Month, we’re honoring two women who inspired many others to take to the skies.
February 26, 2026
Baseball player Ron Teasley has died. Teasley was one of the last living athletes to play in the Negro Leagues.
February 24, 2026
An ape played pretend games with researchers, suggesting that some apes can use their imaginations.
February 19, 2026
Researchers found that wild jaguars meow like house cats. But why?
February 17, 2026
Aura V is the youngest person ever to win music’s top award.
February 11, 2026