When Arcadia Unified School District began implementing the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), leaders realized that while teachers understood the instructional shifts, they lacked consistent, high-quality content to support inquiry-based learning and literacy in science. Arcadia partnered with Newsela to provide accessible, standards-aligned science texts that could be used across classrooms.

This story shows how districts can address content gaps while supporting instructional rigor and student access.

Outcome Summary

After implementing Newsela in science classrooms, Arcadia USD achieved:

• Stronger alignment to NGSS and disciplinary literacy goals.
• Reduced time teachers spent searching for and vetting resources.
• Greater student access to real-world science phenomena at multiple reading levels.

Who Should Use This Resource?

This resource is designed for:

• District science and STEM leaders
• Curriculum and instruction teams
• Instructional coaches supporting NGSS implementation
• School administrators overseeing science curriculum adoption