Weekly Reader

Definition

An educational newspaper or magazine for children distributed by schools, featuring age-appropriate news stories, educational content, and activities designed to build reading and critical thinking skills. Traditionally circulated to classrooms since the 1920s.

Example Usage

In elementary school, we'd read the Weekly Reader every Thursday to learn about current events in a way we could understand.

Origin

Founded in 1928 as an educational publication; the name reflects its weekly distribution schedule.

Fun Fact

Weekly Reader has published editions for different grade levels and once claimed to reach millions of schoolchildren annually, making it a formative media experience for American students.

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