Newsela.com
- Includes news articles from many different publications, newspapers, and magazines rewritten at various reading levels. Premium subscriptions also include informational texts for teaching social studies and science/STEM.
- Each article/text generally has a comprehension quiz, checks for understanding (guided reading questions), and a writing prompt. Materials may be limited with the free version.
- Teachers can create online assignments for learners or print the articles/texts.
- Web-based: Yes
- Available on tablets/smart phones: Yes (but only via an internet browser, not as a mobile app)
- Proxy Hours:
- One (1) proxy hour per completed article/reading and comprehension quiz.
- Two (2) proxy hours per completed article/reading and comprehension quiz with Checks for Understanding OR ELA Write Prompt assigned.
- Online or printed (PDF) version is acceptable if teacher verifies student work.
- Criteria for awarding Proxy Hours: 70% or higher score on comprehension quiz; completion of Checks for Understanding or ELA Write Prompt (verified by teacher).
- Proxy Hour Documentation: Copies of student reports from data management system. See DL Team recommendations here.
- Getting Started page for teachers: https://support.newsela.com/category/getting-started/
- How to Run DL Proxy Hour reports (updated 2026)
Literacy Level
CASAS Score
ESL levels 4+
TABE Score
ABE levels 2+
Accessibility
Cost
The free (Lite) version offers a limited selection of articles/texts. Contact a Newsela representative to discuss pricing for the Premimum version.
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