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Newsela products are eligible for Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) funding
Your district can apply to receive a portion of your state’s funds. Here is what you need to know:
The U.S. Department of Education provides competitive funding to State Education Agencies (SEA) with the goal of enhancing literacy outcomes for children from birth through grade 12.
These 23 states received grants from the most recent round of funding: Alaska, California, Colorado, Washington DC, Hawaii, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia.
States must grant at least 95% to Local Education Agencies (LEA). Keep in touch with your district's federal programs manager or LEA to get the latest updates on application timing.
Newsela products meet ESSA criteria for Moderate/Tier II efficacy evidence. This approach assures you that students will gain the skills and knowledge they need to succeed beyond the classroom.