Current events PDF lesson plan. Although many tech layoffs have occurred in recent years, 74 robotics companies are currently hiring. Unicorn Checkr, which provides background checks for client HR departments, laid off 382 employees.Articles and long reading passages of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Includes literacy strategies and graphic organizers to support struggling readers. Also great for independent readers or gifted learners to