Newsela

Mission: Newsela, Inc. is dedicated to providing meaningful classroom learning for every student. Since its launch in 2013, Newsela has focused on delivering educational solutions that are designed to unlock student motivation, inspire teachers, and drive long-lasting learning outcomes.

Services and Products

• Newsela offers a suite of educational products aimed at building a solid educational foundation for learners.
• The platform is designed to engage, support, and foster growth in every learner by providing content and tools tailored for classroom success.
• Newsela's products are purpose-built to support teachers and students, with features that enhance student engagement and support differentiated instruction.

Funding and Program Eligibility

• Newsela products are eligible for a variety of federal and state educational funding streams, including:
• Title I: Supports enhanced educational programs and services for students from low-income families.
• Title II: Focuses on improving the effectiveness of teachers, principals, and other school leaders.
• Title III: Assists English learners and immigrant students in attaining English proficiency and high academic achievement.
• Title IV, Part A: Provides students with a well-rounded education.
• Nita M. Lowey Century Community Learning Centers: Helps students meet state and local academic standards in core subjects.
• Comprehensive Literacy State Development Program: Advances literacy skills for students through grade 12, with an emphasis on disadvantaged children.
• Rural Education Achievement Program: Supports rural schools in improving student academic achievement.
• ARP ESSER and EANS: Provides emergency relief to public and non-public schools to recover from the impact of the pandemic.
• Newsela products are eligible for Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) funding, with Virginia listed among the states receiving grants.

Who They Serve

• Newsela serves K-12 students, teachers, and school districts, including those in Virginia and, by extension, Louisa County and surrounding regions.
• The platform is accessible to public and non-public schools, with a focus on supporting disadvantaged and rural students as well as English learners.

Additional Information

• Newsela provides resources and guidance for schools and districts seeking funding opportunities to implement its products.
• The organization emphasizes the importance of staying in touch with district federal programs managers or Local Education Agencies (LEA) for updates on funding and application timing.

Service Area

• Newsela's services are available to educational institutions in Virginia, including Louisa County and neighboring areas, as the state is explicitly listed among those eligible for federal literacy and education funding programs.