This funding guide explains how Newsela aligns with Massachusetts’s Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) Grant, which supports evidence-based literacy practices from pre-K through grade 12 with a focus on culturally and linguistically sustaining instruction.

Massachusetts received $1,776,531 in Year One CLSD funding to expand literacy outcomes statewide. This guide shows how districts can use Newsela to support the science of reading, strengthen instruction for English Language Learners, and drive measurable literacy growth aligned to CLSD priorities.

With this guide, districts can:

• Align literacy initiatives to Massachusetts CLSD priorities
• Support science of reading–aligned instruction across grade levels
• Drive literacy growth toward grade-level benchmarks
• Close achievement gaps using ESSA Tier II–aligned evidence
• Support English Language Learners with differentiated, translated texts
• Use high-interest content to strengthen word recognition and language comprehension

Who Should Use This Guide?

This resource is designed for:

• District administrators
• Literacy and curriculum leaders
• Federal and state grant coordinators
• Leadership teams overseeing CLSD implementation