Newsela Elementary
Newsela Elementary provides news articles for elementary aged children that can be modified according to a child's Lexile level. Must create a free account to access whole articles. Quizzes can be taken to test reading comprehension.
Youngzine
Youngzine is a site where children can learn about news and events going on in the world in an interesting interactive way.
Tween Tribune Junior
Tween Tribune Junior is a free site that has AP news articles for kids. Articles can be customized to fit the Lexile level of each child.