"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 every one else."

"I'm excited that multiple perspectives are represented in lesson groups. This encourages equity-oriented thinking in our students without pushing any one agenda."

"As a special education teacher, my goal is to create an inclusive learning environment where I can challenge my students while still meeting their individual needs. Prior to Newsela, I had difficulty finding high interest text for my students that struggled with comprehension or decoding."