The Day

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.

What do you think - should healthy eating be a human right? 👇

International schools are using current affairs to build critical literacy - like The British School of Brussels.

KS3 English Lead Richard Long uses The Day to boost reading and oracy: “It delivers the news that matters to young people in engaging, manageable ways.”

Connect literacy with real life 👉 https://theday.co.uk/reviews/

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

Students disengage from reading when texts feel irrelevant... but engagement rises when reading connects to their world.

The Day publishes daily, classroom-ready news on the issues young people are already discussing. It makes reading feel current and purposeful, helping students build confidence and stronger habits.

Learn more: https://zurl.co/C9fnL

Have you been using our LEGO® Build the Change resources or taken part in an event? If so, we’d love your help to understand the impact it’s had in your classroom.

By completing our short (under five minutes!) teacher and student surveys, you’ll help The Day and the LEGO Group learn how Build the Change supports young people to understand real-world issues, develop vital skills like creativity and problem-solving, and feel motivated to make a difference.

Both surveys take under five minutes, and as a thank you, teachers and schools will be entered into prize draws to win £25 Amazon vouchers. A small action that helps shape Build the Change and benefits classrooms everywhere.

Take the teacher survey 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUSGxG6I6jj3RY6TAl8TNVYu01ZFPC_xTbe1AQb39UWfLHgQ/viewform
Take the student survey (for 7-14 year olds) 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUcRD9HZFD1mHaqWLXGa5P-_8KTNB-fbTTfWiYdcZHnEUE7w/viewform

Prefer a printable version to post back? You can find printable versions at the back of this week’s Build the Change Tuesday resource: https://buildthechange.theday.co.uk/resources/news-detectives/

Magic happens when you pass children a microphone. Their imagination is limitless and their creativity fuels innovative ideas for change that only young minds could come up with. Our LEGO® Build the Change Youth Council shared bold ideas for a better world - one where everyone belongs and feels welcome - to a room full of educators and industry experts in the fields of urban design, planning and sustainability.

From a community hub with themed rooms, free meals and activities to suit all ages to tackle loneliness, to a friendship bench and phone-a-friend box set in nature, to a library transformed by a nature wall and recycling hub, these young people had so many inspiring ideas about how we could build our world with empathy, accessibility and nature at its heart.

Having explored these issues in the news, they used play and creativity to come up with solutions and presented these ideas to those who have the power to make a difference.

🎥✨Watch our highlights video and hear directly from the young changemakers who made this event so special: https://zurl.co/bndwf

📝Then explore our free Build the Change educational news worksheets, podcasts and workshops for 7-14 year-olds at: https://zurl.co/UelD1

We're heading to the Association of School and College Leaders 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://zurl.co/S8c4S

Happy New Year - and happy National Year of Reading!

January is a pivotal moment to rethink how we support students who believe reading isn't for them.

The Day delivers non-fiction resources that make reading feel relevant - turning real-world issues into lessons that even reluctant readers can engage with.

Learn how we transform attitudes towards reading with stories that matter: https://theday.co.uk/literacy/

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 🗨️

Celebrate National Tree Week with News Detectives: Build the Change Tuesday! 🌿🌳

From November 22nd, dive into hands-on activities that connect young learners (ages 7-14) with real-world stories about trees, nature, and sustainability. It’s the perfect way to grow curious minds and confident change-makers. 🌱🌍✨

Designed to boost creativity, teamwork, and real-world problem-solving.

No prep needed just pick up and play!

👉 Explore our top tree-themed activities for National Tree Week today!

https://buildthechange.theday.co.uk/resources/news-detectives/