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The importance of having diverse books for children. Children can find a reflection of themselves and others through diverse books.

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Mirrors, Windows and Sliding Glass Doors

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When teaching U.S. history, include Native American, African American, Latino, and immigrant perspectives, highlighting contributions and struggles often overlooked in traditional narratives.

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Our youngest students deserve a truthful, age-appropriate account of our past. These resources for elementary educators include a first-of-its-kind framework, along with student texts, teaching tools and professional development for anyone committed to teaching this hard history. Download the Framework

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Makes students aware of the current situation in their own and other cultures.

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Elevate your K-8 Curriculum with News-O-Matic.

Enhance classroom instruction with authentic current event articles on our award-winning online learning platform.

News-O-Matic in the Curriculum

At News-O-Matic, our mission is to spark curiosity in students and inspire educators to transform their teaching. Our digital learning resource seamlessly aligns with the K-8 ELA, science, social studies, and SEL curricula. Through our safe platform, students access original nonfiction articles daily, which help in fostering a passion for reading and preparing them for future careers. We support educators with valuable tools, ensuring classroom integration and inclusive learning experiences. Together, we empower students and inspire lifelong learners.

Exceptional Breadth of Content

News-O-Matic aligns with your K-8 ELA, science, social studies, and SEL lessons through a rich collection of engaging nonfiction content, covering everything from civics to planets!

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News-O-Matic | Online Learning Resource for K-8

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News-O-Matic provides high-interest nonfiction stories to keep students reading every day - building key literacy skills for academic success both in class and through distance learning.

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Inviting students to share and discuss their family stories, traditions, experiences during lessons.

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Provide resources for bilingual learning.

Support bilingual learners with word walls, visual aids, and peer translators. Celebrate multilingualism as an asset, not a barrier!

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Include rubrics for projects, oral presentations, or art that reflect cultural backgrounds.

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Display student-created art, world maps, and posters celebrating diversity.

Decorate classroom with diverse posters, student art, and world maps that reflect all cultures represented in the room

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Host a Culture Day where students share traditions, foods, or music. Encourage families to join and celebrate diversity together

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Share a sample “Classroom Agreement” poster co-created with students.

🧡 We listen to understand
💙 We celebrate differences
💚 We use kind words and actions.

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Share a quick guide on pronouns and respectful communication.

Model respect through inclusive language use correct names, pronouns, and avoid stereotypes.

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Invite families to bring music, food, and art.

Invite families to share their traditions, crafts, or stories during school events. This builds pride and community connection

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Partner with local cultural centers, museums, or nonprofits for service-learning projects that celebrate diversity.

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Offer family workshops on navigating the school system, supporting bilingual learners, or sharing cultural values.

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Add resources for translated newsletters and interpreter services

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Include storytelling, visuals, and music to reflect different learning styles. Let students express understanding through art, writing, or oral presentations

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Highlight global innovation. Introduce Mayan calendars, Islamic geometry, and Chinese astronomy to show how science and math evolved across culture