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
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
Taylor Swift is set to become one of the youngest people ever to enter the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
February 10, 2026
The Newbery, Caldecott, and King awards honor the best books for kids and teens.
February 5, 2026
Driving a vehicle called the Cixi Vigoz is a lot like riding a bicycle.
February 3, 2026
The U.S. Postal Service has honored champion boxer and activist Muhammad Ali with his own stamp.
January 29, 2026
The world’s most active volcano has been erupting since December 2024.
January 27, 2026
New “SMART Play bricks” may change what it’s like to play with LEGO building sets.
January 22, 2026