Student News Daily categories:
(All content is posted by 5 a.m. Eastern time.)
- News Stories: Posted Tuesdays and Thursdays. Comprehension and critical thinking questions are found below the article. In addition, “Background” and “Resources” (including video clips, maps and links) are found below the questions. Sign-up to receive a FREE Tuesday/Thursday email with answers to the questions (answers are emailed by 6 a.m. Eastern time.)
- Views on the News: Questions asking students to explain their opinion or reaction are found below the article. As individual views vary, answers are not provided for this category.
- Memes & Cartoons: The item is accompanied by a question requiring the student to demonstrate understanding of the intended meaning. Answers to the questions can be found by scrolling to the bottom of the page.
- Friday’s News Quiz, a 10 question multiple choice or true/false quiz with questions relating to the week’s news. Sign-up to receive FREE quiz answers by email (the answers email for Friday’s News Quiz is sent the following Monday at 3 p.m. Eastern.)
In addition to the main categories, we provide other current events items under “Extras!”
On the top menu bar, look for links to “Archives” for all content, as well as “Resources” including a “2026 General Election” page, a “Conservative vs. Liberal Beliefs” chart, “Socialism vs. Capitalism” page, and other resources.
As a reminder, FREE “Answers by email” are provided for these website categories:
- News Stories (posted Tuesdays and Thursdays)
- Friday’s News Quiz
The Answers email service is provided during the school year–generally from Labor Day (early September) through Memorial Day (late May). Sign-up here.
Student News Daily resources fulfill Common Core requirements: studentnewsdaily.com/common-core-social-studies
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