Newsela

Instructional Content Platform.

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Overview

Newsela is an instructional content platform that takes authentic, real-world content from trusted sources and makes it instruction-ready for K-12 classrooms. Each text is published at five reading levels, allowing students to access the same content at a level that is appropriate for them. Assessments are embedded to check for understanding.

✨ Key Features

  • Content published at 5 reading levels (Lexile)
  • High-interest, real-world nonfiction texts
  • Standards-aligned quizzes and writing prompts
  • Teacher dashboards with student performance data
  • Covers ELA, Social Studies, Science, and SEL

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • Timely, high-interest content from reputable news sources.
  • Content is adapted by humans, not just algorithms.
  • Ease of use for teachers and students.

Unique Value: Solves the challenge of providing engaging, relevant, and complex nonfiction texts to a classroom of students with varying reading levels.

🎯 Use Cases (4)

Differentiated reading instruction Building background knowledge Close reading and analysis Cross-curricular literacy

✅ Best For

  • Providing accessible, engaging, and grade-level appropriate nonfiction content to students with diverse reading abilities.

💡 Check With Vendor

Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

  • As a comprehensive, psychometric-based adaptive reading diagnostic.

🏆 Alternatives

ReadWorks CommonLit Achieve3000

Focuses on adapting the content itself, ensuring all students can engage with the same topic, which is different from platforms that adapt the questions.

💻 Platforms

Web iOS Android

🔌 Integrations

Canvas Schoology Google Classroom Clever ClassLink

🛟 Support Options

  • ✓ Email Support
  • ✓ Dedicated Support (Paid tier)

🔒 Compliance & Security

✓ GDPR ✓ SSO ✓ FERPA ✓ COPPA ✓ Student Privacy Pledge

💰 Pricing

Contact for pricing
Free Tier Available

Free tier: Limited access to articles and features.

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