Bringing Real-World Reading into First Grade

Student Grant Recipients Total: 51

Estimated Award Amount: $231.09 

Scholastic News turns first graders into curious readers by connecting literacy to real-world topics they care about. Each issue features engaging nonfiction with built-in vocabulary support, discussion questions, and close-reading activities that strengthen comprehension and critical thinking.

Students explore articles through reading, writing, discussion, and digital resources—making it easy to differentiate instruction and support every learner. By tying reading to science, social studies, and current events, Scholastic News helps students grow their skills while discovering that reading can be fun, informative, and exciting.