description Newsela Overview
Newsela is a digital literacy platform that publishes news, nonfiction, and curriculum-related texts in multiple versions for different reading abilities. Its articles are generally available at five reading levels, and the service adds activities such as reading-comprehension quizzes, writing prompts, and teacher assignments. It is intended for educators who need to differentiate reading instruction while keeping students on a shared topic.
help Newsela FAQ
How does Newsela give different students the same article at different levels?
Most Newsela articles are offered in five reading levels, allowing students to study the same topic with different text complexity. The lower-level versions are rewritten with added scaffolding while preserving the core meaning and facts. [Newsela content guidance](https://help.newsela.com/en/articles/13656128-newsela-s-content)
When did Newsela launch, and who founded it?
Newsela launched in 2013. Its company history names Matthew Gross and Dan Cogan-Drew as the co-founders who built the original leveled-news platform. [Newsela company history](https://newsela.com/company)
What activities can teachers attach to a Newsela article?
Newsela supports comprehension quizzes, writing prompts, and vocabulary features such as Power Words. These activities turn a current-events or nonfiction article into a reading lesson rather than leaving it as unassessed reading.
Does Newsela publish only breaking news?
No. Its catalog includes news, nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and curriculum-related material depending on the subscription. Newsela lists partners such as The Washington Post, Scientific American, and Smithsonian.com among its content sources.
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