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Mel M.
MM
CA Dept. of Real Estate Salesperson
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Access meaningful news from around the world"
What do you like best about Newsela?

I like how the content can meet an individual's reading level. I like how I can search for articles based on subject matter. I also like how I can easily integrate the information on Newsela into my classroom instruction. I frequently check it for new articles. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Newsela?

I don't see a downside. I haven't had to use customer support. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Destiny W.
DW
physics instructor/Ed.Tech Team
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Great for students to keep up with current events"
What do you like best about Newsela?

My favorite part is being able to adjust the reading level for the students. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Newsela?

I would appreciate more tutorials on filtering to find a preferred assignment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education
UP
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Great for Differentiated Learning"
What do you like best about Newsela?

I love that I can find articles about a variety of topics, and I can choose the reading level that my students need. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Newsela?

Sometimes I need to ask my own questions instead of using the questions that come with the article. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Spencer B.
SB
Teacher
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Newsela in the Classroom"
What do you like best about Newsela?

The most beneficial aspect of Newsela is that it gives students the ability to set the reading level of the text to that which is the most appropriate for them. I am able to give the entire class the same article and know that all students will be appropriately challenged in their reading, regardless of their reading ability. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Newsela?

The only downside of Newsella for me is that I have a hard time integrating it with Google Classroom. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SARAH C.
SC
Teacher
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Differentiation made easy"
What do you like best about Newsela?

The levels of articles and variety of engaging topics available to students! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Newsela?

Some students have a hard time logging on Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lauryn G.
LG
ESOL Teacher/Department Chair
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Differentiation and Relevance in Education"
What do you like best about Newsela?

I use Newsela in my classroom because it allows me to provide differentiated material for my students' varying reading levels. When assigning readings, readers are able to adjust the content based off of their Lexie level, so if the material is too challenging or too easy, the reader can adjust accordingly. I also really appreciate that Newsela allows me to connect what my students are learning to real life situations and current events. This enriches my students' understanding and fosters curiosity in the concepts they are learning. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Newsela?

This is less of a criticism of Newsela and more of a challenge with teaching, but the more advanced features of Newsela are only offered through a subscription cost. I also wish that Newsela was a bit more user friendly. Once you understand how to use the features, it gets a bit easier, but I do wish there were more guided lessons for instructional use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education
UP
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Great way to get students excited about current events"
What do you like best about Newsela?

I love that there are a variety Of articles that students can choose from. Kids today need more access to real news stories that are unbiased. It also is able to be differentiated. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Newsela?

Some of the content is above students reading ability. However, with help students can find articles that are on their reading level. I wish that there could be a better way to filter topics. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education
UP
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Newsela"
What do you like best about Newsela?

I like that Newsela offers multiple different types of text and at different levels. It gives informational and news worthy reading but also provides literary too. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Newsela?

Some of the texts may not have levels that are needed for specific students within the classroom and an alternate passage may need to be chosen, however sometimes it is hard to find something on the same topic. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Wanda F.
WF
7th grade ELA teacher
"Fantastic"
What do you like best about Newsela?

I like that I can see my students' progress instantly Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Newsela?

The downside is getting in contact with someone when there is a problem...such as when a student click on the teacher button instead of the student button Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Daquia M.
DM
Teacher
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Amazing! AGREAT resource!"
What do you like best about Newsela?

Everything! I like the paired sets and the multitude of options for assessment. I have used Newsela for years and will continue to do so. Great for all K-12 grades. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Newsela?

Nothing! They are always improving and I will continue to use them for instruction in my classroom. I like that I can assign my students work which they can complete on their own. Additionally, the stories can be read to them which helps build fluency!

Update: Not much for Kindergarten to be considered on grade level so would like to see improvement in this area. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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