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FactCheck.org

Simple site helps students fact-check popular news stories

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews

Grades

4–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

CURATED LIST

Resources for Close Reading and Literary Analysis Lessons

Tools to help students unpack meaning of texts.

Grades

Pre-K–12

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Civil Rights and Social Justice Resources for Classrooms

Resources to inspire the next generation of activists.

Grades

K–12

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Social Networks for Students and Teachers

Social media that helps teachers and students connect, collaborate, and share.

Grades

Pre-K–12

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Great Online Communities for Kids and Teens

Connecting online (safely) with peers can be a real plus.

Grades

K–12

Expert Review

Hypothes.is

Tool makes webpages and digital texts spaces of critique, discussion

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

6–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web, Chrome

Expert Review

CBC Kids News

Real news stories and videos for and by kids

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Not yet reviewed
Based on review

Grades

5–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

CURATED LIST

Most Reliable and Credible Sources for Students

News and research resources to fuel student inquiry.

Grades

K–12

Expert Review

News2you

Weekly newspaper makes current events accessible to all

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 5 reviews

Grades

2–8

Price

Paid

Platforms

Web

Expert Review

iMovie

Basic movie editor makes for skill-focused, student-centered learning

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 5 reviews

Grades

3–12

Price

Free

Platforms

iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Mac

Expert Review

StoryMaker

Comprehensive civic media site supports youth voice and creativity

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Not yet reviewed
Based on review

Grades

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

WEBINARS & EVENTS

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in the Classroom

Join Vicki Saylor, Senior Manager of Education and Community Partnerships at Common Sense Media, for a very special conversation with international award-winning author and bilingual educator Roni Capin Rivera-Ashford, the co-creator of …

Monday, Oct. 10, 2022 10 am – 11 am PDT

Grades

K–8

CURATED LIST

Best Apps for Creating Books and Storybooks

Help students share learning through digital books.

Grades

Pre-K–12

Expert Review

Time for Kids

Pro news zine balances kid-friendly content with teacher supports

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

K–6

Price

Paid

Platforms

Web

WEBINARS & EVENTS

Media Literacy and Civic Learning Activities to Promote Student Agency

View recording The ubiquity of media and technology in our lives has come with far-reaching implications: a culture of cynicism, disagreement over facts, increased incivility, and a rise in hate speech. Despite these challenges, we also have a generation of…

Tuesday, Sep. 13, 2022 12 pm – 1 pm PDT

Grades

7–12