Newsela

Teacher selects a relevant article.

Student A reads at 3rd grade Lexile; Student B reads at 8th grade Lexile.

Both students complete the same standardized assessment tailored to their level.

Class discussion occurs using shared facts found across all levels.

Assign articles with 'Power Words' enabled.

Students engage with clickable definitions.

Students complete vocabulary quizzes integrated into the reading experience.

Teacher reviews 'Word Mastery' reports to identify gaps.

Search the Newsela Social Studies collection for primary sources.

Adjust Lexile level to bridge the difficulty gap of archaic language.

Use the annotation tool to identify historical bias.

Export notes to a classroom presentation.

Filter for Spanish-language content.

Student toggles between English and Spanish versions to build dual-language proficiency.

Complete Spanish-language comprehension quizzes.

Teacher tracks progress in both languages.

Browse content by 'NGSS standard'.

Assign articles about 'Phenomena' in current scientific news.

Use embedded write-prompts to assess scientific reasoning.

Monitor standard-specific growth in the district dashboard.

Select 'Test Prep' collections aligned to state standards.

Administer timed readings and quizzes.

Review data to identify students 'at risk' or 'below proficient'.

Assign targeted reading interventions based on specific standard deficits.

Create a district-wide 'Text Set' for a thematic unit.

Share the collection across ELA, Science, and Social Studies departments.

Ensure all teachers are using consistent Lexile targets for specific students.

Collaborate on growth data during PLC meetings.