The Week in News - A Public Speaking & Debate Class on Current Events for Teens

Develop essential skills like confidence, communication, and critical thinking while discussing and debating world news!

Each week, we curate a custom list of age-appropriate, non-biased articles from trusted sources, focusing on presenting facts and helping learners distinguish between fact, opinion, and bias. This includes big global events, scientific discoveries, and fun, engaging news stories.

In class, we guide students through the key points of each article, exploring what makes a source credible, identifying potential biases, and encouraging thoughtful debates. 

Learners will share ideas, ask questions, and engage in respectful discussions to develop a deeper understanding of how news shapes perspectives.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀?

- Articles are curated weekly from multiple sources—no subscriptions required!  

- Discussions explore the "why" behind the news, helping students analyze motivations and perspectives.  

- Topics range from recent science breakthroughs to global gatherings and inspiring stories about teens.  

As a former journalist, I’m passionate about making news exciting and relevant for kids and teens. This class empowers learners to understand the world, form opinions based on facts, and evaluate the trustworthiness of what they read.

This class is backed by Outschool's Happiness Guarantee.