Buncombe County Schools needed a way to provide equitable instructional support for English language learners and special education students across multiple subjects. Teachers required flexible, accessible content that could be used consistently in ELA, science, and social studies while maintaining grade-level rigor. By implementing Newsela, the district enabled educators to differentiate instruction without fragmenting curriculum or lowering expectations.

Outcome Summary

As a result of implementing Newsela, Buncombe County Schools:

• Expanded access to grade-level content for ELL and special education students.
• Supported differentiated instruction across multiple content areas.
• Increased teacher confidence in meeting diverse learner needs.
• Strengthened consistency of instructional materials district-wide.

Who Should Use This Resource?

This resource is designed for:

• District administrators
• Equity and inclusion leaders
• ELL and special education coordinators
• Curriculum and instruction teams