Student resources Newsela

What is it?

Newsela is an educational application dedicated to transforming the way students access the world through words. It is a powerful Instructional Content Platform that presents differentiated, high-interest nonfiction texts that are organized by content area and aligned to Florida Standards; new articles are published daily. Newsela uses a proprietary, rapid text-leveling process to determine the appropriate reading (Lexile) level for each student. This strategy provides a richer reading experience and engages students by bringing lessons to life.

Why use it?

Newsela unlocks the written word by publishing daily news articles at five reading levels to engage students in grades 2-12 in high-interest topics from immigration and diplomacy to drones and animal extinction. When students read articles, take standards-aligned quizzes online, respond to writing prompts and annotate text, they are developing the critical nonfiction literacy skills that empower them to take part in conversations about complex issues, and prepare them for academic and professional success.

How to get started

To access Newsela you must first open a web browser, preferably Google Chrome and sign into your Single Sign-On launchpad.