Collection of websites based on their usage (e.g., communication). Recommended by Peter McDermott, President of the NYS Reading Association (2012-2013).
American Museum of Natural History--great interactive website with lots of science and social studies information and games.. Kids can post questions. Appropriate for CA 7-12.
Provides free access to current news and events. Students and their teachers can select the lexile that fits their level of comfort. The same text can be accessed at five different lexile levels.