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Learn How Newsela Aligns With Massachusetts's Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant
January 1, 2025
Funding guide preview
Connect Massachusetts CLSD priorities to literacy planning
Use this guide to see how Newsela ELA can help connect Massachusetts CLSD priorities to evidence-based literacy instruction, English Language Learner support, and funding conversations.
Inside the Guide
Connect funding to instructional needs
1
Understand the CLSD connection
Review how CLSD funding supports evidence-based literacy practices for students from early literacy through grade 12.
2
Align to Massachusetts priorities
See how the guide connects Newsela ELA to Massachusetts literacy benchmarks, achievement gaps, and English Language Learner support.
3
Support science of reading instruction
Use the alignment points to connect high-interest texts, knowledge building, vocabulary, and scaffolds to literacy goals.
4
Strengthen the evidence case
Use ESSA Tier II evidence and product alignment details to support local planning discussions.
Learn How Newsela Aligns With Massachusetts's Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant
Funding guide preview
Connect Massachusetts CLSD priorities to literacy planning
Use this guide to see how Newsela ELA can help connect Massachusetts CLSD priorities to evidence-based literacy instruction, English Language Learner support, and funding conversations.
Inside the Guide
Connect funding to instructional needs
1
Understand the CLSD connection
Review how CLSD funding supports evidence-based literacy practices for students from early literacy through grade 12.
2
Align to Massachusetts priorities
See how the guide connects Newsela ELA to Massachusetts literacy benchmarks, achievement gaps, and English Language Learner support.
3
Support science of reading instruction
Use the alignment points to connect high-interest texts, knowledge building, vocabulary, and scaffolds to literacy goals.
4
Strengthen the evidence case
Use ESSA Tier II evidence and product alignment details to support local planning discussions.