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NEWSELA
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Overview
NEWSELA is an instructional content platform for grade 2-12 students. Combines four engagement drivers 1) publish high-interest content that reflects student experiences, 2) provides students with autonomy and choice, 3) offers the right levels of rigor, and 4) empowers teachers to personalize instruction. Pulls in daily content from news sources such as the Associated Press, Washington Post, National Geographic, Scientific American, Smithsonian, Encyclopedia Britannica, PBS, USA Today, and the History Channel, among several others.
Student Data Privacy
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NEWSELA Privacy Policy:
https://newsela.com/about/newsela-privacy-policy/
https://newsela.com/about/newsela-privacy-policy/
Signed California Student Data Privacy Agreement?
No
Features
Key Features of Newsela:
- Varied Content:
- News Articles: Newsela offers a wide range of current events and news articles, covering topics such as world affairs, science, history, and more.
- Informational Texts: In addition to news, it provides non-fiction texts on various subjects, including social studies, science, and culture.
- Reading Level Adaptations:
- Differentiated Reading Levels: Each article is available at multiple reading levels, allowing educators to adjust content to suit the diverse reading abilities of their students. This feature helps to make challenging content accessible to all learners.
- Educational Tools:
- Annotation and Highlighting: Students can highlight text, take notes, and annotate articles, which supports active reading and comprehension.
- Quizzes and Assessments: Newsela includes comprehension quizzes and writing prompts that help assess student understanding and engage them with the material.
- Standards Alignment:
- Curriculum Integration: Articles and texts are aligned with educational standards, making it easier for teachers to integrate Newsela into their existing curriculum and meet learning objectives.
- Teacher Support:
- Lesson Plans and Resources: Provides teachers with lesson plans, discussion questions, and other instructional resources to facilitate classroom use.
- Progress Monitoring: Offers tools for tracking student progress and performance on reading and comprehension activities.
- Personalized Learning:
- Student Accounts: Students can create individual accounts where they can track their reading progress, access assigned articles, and complete assessments.
Interoperability
Compatible with the following interoperability frameworks or products:
Support Options
- Phone
- Web
Districts
This list is compiled annually through our web surveys, internet research, and phone interviews with California school districts.
School Districts in California that use NEWSELA*
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