The Day - Real the world

Since 2011 The Day has been turning news into lessons and is recognised for its integrity, balance and quality.

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👀 Something exciting is coming to The Day...

We're adding powerful new ways to help schools measure:
📖 Reading comprehension
💬 Critical thinking
🌍 Real-world knowledge
📈 Student engagement

Built with teachers. Coming soon!

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The Day promotes political literacy through impartial current affairs resources, encouraging critical thinking.

Our goal is never to tell students what to think. Instead, we help students make sense of the world around them.

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‘Life really isn’t all doom and gloom …’: these examples of student writing via @thedaytweets provide reasons to be cheerful #literacy https://t.co/k4GIb965Fj

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The Day's moderated comments section, featured under every daily article, is a great place for learners to voice their opinions on what matters to them.

Here's our top comment of the month so far - do you agree with our student?

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Conversation has erupted on one of our latest articles, 'Sugary sweets off the school menu.'

Students from schools across the UK and beyond have let us know their thoughts in our human-moderated comments section, featured under every article.

Do you agree with our students?

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We've made the shortlist for two categories at the 2026 Education Resources Awards! 🥳 #ERA2026
✅ Online Safety Award
✅ Secondary Resource or Equipment – ICT

A big thank you to our teachers and students for all your support! #EducationResourcesAwards

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Happy #WorldBookDay!

Today we've published six reasons to pick up a book - and ask: Is reading the best hobby?

#YearofReading

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Students disengage from reading when texts feel irrelevant... but engagement rises when reading connects to their world! The Day makes reading feel current and purposeful with daily, classroom-ready news.

Learn more: https://t.co/OgFPQ1mXxL

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Magic happens when children get a microphone! 🎤 Our LEGO® Build the Change Youth Council shared bold, creative ideas for a fairer future. 🎥✨ Watch the highlights & explore free resources for 7-14s: https://t.co/OOafy1G7UQ #YouthVoice #BuildTheChange

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We're heading to the @ASCL_UK Literacy and Oracy Conference next week!

Pop by our stand for some freebies and a chat about how our non-fiction lesson materials help spark reading for pleasure 📖

https://t.co/XylSBPviGz #ASCLLiteracy

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Happy New Year - and happy #YearofReading!

We support students who believe reading isn't for them - turning real-world issues into lessons that even reluctant readers can engage with.

Learn how we do it: https://t.co/oU1e6LbWXQ

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What do The Day's top five articles of 2025 have in common?

They all cover topics that directly impact students! ✅ From meme culture and YouTubers to energy drinks and AI.

What's been your favourite article from The Day this year? Let us know in the comments 🗨️

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We're delighted to announce that our young journalist Lily has been published by the national news platform @thedaytweets. In her article Lily tackles some of the uncomfortable truths around Andrew Tate. Read more: https://t.co/afiDBLWjoA #Proud #Enlighten

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Today, our team is hosting the Build the Change Youth Council Showcase Event alongside broadcaster Abby Cook and The LEGO Group. It's going to be an inspiring day with young voices at the heart of the action as we explore play, creativity and belonging 🎙️💬

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@Bett_show Thrilled to be nominated in the Secondary Digital Learning Product category - we're up against some fierce competition!⭐ Good luck everyone!

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We’re so proud to share that The Day is a Bett Awards 2026 finalist! 🙌

Thank you to the brilliant teachers and students who use our resources every day - your support inspires everything we do 💖

Good luck to our fellow nominees!

#Bett2026 #EdTech #Education

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Each weekly theme includes:
✨ Assembly slides
🧠 Classroom activities
📰 Related articles

Book a quick call with our team to discover how The Day can support your curriculum planning: https://t.co/L3VWu7geRD

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Do you have these dates saved in your teaching calendar? 📅

With The Day’s weekly themes, you can stay one step ahead when planning your assemblies, PSHCE sessions and form-time discussions.

#PSHE #LessonPlanning

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Please note: Student Voices is available to subscribers of The Day. Want to get involved? Chat with our team to find out more! https://t.co/L3VWu7geRD

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Do your students have something to say about the world? 🌍

With Student Voices, your students can share their opinions and reach thousands of readers worldwide.

#StudentVoices #GlobalCitizenship