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A literacy platform that adapts real news and nonfiction to each student's reading level.
Newsela is a reading platform that takes real news and non-fiction content and adapts it to five reading levels, so every student in a class can read the same article at their level. Teachers assign articles, and students answer quizzes, write responses, and build vocabulary as they read. The content covers current events, science, history, and social studies.
Key Features
- News and non-fiction adapted to five reading levels
- Quizzes, writing prompts, and vocabulary
- Content across current events, science, and history
- Standards tracking and teacher reports
- Searchable library by subject and level
- Assignments and feedback tools
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Check official site | Reading platform for schools. See the official site for a quote. |
Prices as listed in 2026 research. Always check the official site for the latest price — plans change. Free plan: No free plan — paid plans only.
Best for: schools that want leveled, current-events reading content with built-in assessment.
Popular with: Teachers, Students
Popular with: Teachers, Students
How it works
The platform includes tools for checking comprehension, tracking standards, and giving feedback, plus a library of texts that teachers can search by subject, level, and standard. Newsela also offers ELA, social studies, and science collections for schools that want a complete curriculum supplement.
Newsela is sold to schools and districts on a quoted licence, and there is no public price or free individual plan. It is best for a school that wants every student reading the same current, relevant content at their own level, with assessment built in.
Pros and Cons
✓ Pros
- Same article at five reading levels
- Current, relevant content students care about
- Built-in quizzes and writing prompts
- Good standards tracking
✗ Cons
- Pricing is school-based and not published
- Full features need a school licence
- Some content needs teacher curation for younger students
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Newsela free?
No — Newsela has no free plan. School licence by quote
What is Newsela best for?
schools that want leveled, current-events reading content with built-in assessment.
What kind of tool is Newsela?
Newsela is a Education & Learning tool on VerlumoAI.
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View detailsLast reviewed: November 2026