"By providing the same content at 5 different reading levels, all students have an entry point and can be full participants in building knowledge and holding conversations without visible teacher or peer support; it allows for equitable access to information."

"The new ELA product has allowed us to meet the unique needs of ELA teachers, going beyond informational texts."

"I think it is important that we help our students understand the why and how certain skills taught in class apply in the real world. Once students see the connection, they will become more motivated and inspired to learn."

"Middle Schoolers are complicated creatures. Many need academic support, but are acutely aware of anything that "otherizes them". With Newsela, I can provide all students a high-interest article they can dive into and no one feels left out or that they are reading something "different" from everyone else. Add in the fact that Newsela allows us to do rigorous, academic work with articles about food or skateboarding and the engagement in the room was palpable."