Newsela Essentials

Relevant and accessible current events for students

Access thousands of news and current events articles for lessons that encourage every student to participate in lively discussion.

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Your resource for real-world connections

Current events and breaking news

Cover real-world events in class, make present-day connections to lessons, and spark discussion on topics students care about.

Built-in scaffolds

Support all readers with scaffolds like read-aloud mode, annotations, and articles published at five reading levels.

Flexible assignment tools

Create assignments for individuals, small groups, or the whole class; schedule share and due dates; and provide context and instructions for students easily.

Customizable activities with Formative

Create assignments for individuals, small groups, or the whole class; schedule share and due dates; and provide context and instructions for students easily.