Upfront is a ready-to-go print and digital resource that gets teens talking and thinking about today’s biggest news stories. It also reinforces rigorous curriculums that meet national standards, including the National Council for Social Studies standards and the Common Core ELA standards. Whether it’s used as a news and civics resource or as an ELA informational text, Upfront helps build core social studies knowledge and critical thinking skills.

To help you make the most of all the great resources Upfront offers, we’ve created this pacing and implementation guide. It features teaching suggestions and curriculum connections to help you plan Upfront lessons effectively and efficiently.