Hall County School District wanted to move beyond passive learning and help students take ownership of their learning across content areas. Teachers needed instructional materials that encouraged discussion, reflection, and formative feedback—without adding to planning time.

By leveraging Newsela’s high-quality content and formative assessment tools, Hall County enabled teachers to design lessons that promoted student voice, choice, and active participation while gathering real-time insights into learning.

Outcome Summary

• Increased student ownership through stronger student agency.
• Enhanced classroom discussion using engaging, high-interest texts.
• Improved instructional decisions with real-time formative assessment data.
• Supported teacher efficiency with ready-to-use instructional resources.

Who Should Use This Resource

This resource is designed for:

• District instructional leaders
• Administrators focused on student-centered learning
• Curriculum and assessment leaders
• Educators integrating formative assessment into daily instruction