Districts often struggle to connect high-quality digital content to their existing curriculum in a way that feels intentional and sustainable. This case study highlights how district leaders partnered with Newsela to better align instructional materials with their curriculum priorities, helping teachers integrate Newsela seamlessly into daily instruction rather than using it as a standalone tool.

By focusing on curriculum alignment and rollout strategy, this resource shows how districts can strengthen instructional coherence while supporting teacher autonomy.

Outcome Summary

As a result of aligning Newsela to curriculum goals, district leaders were able to:

• Improve teacher adoption and consistency of use.
• Reduce time spent searching for supplemental instructional materials.
• Strengthen alignment between curriculum, instruction, and literacy practice.

Who Should Use This Resource?

This resource is designed for:

• District curriculum and instruction leaders
• Academic officers and content directors
• Instructional coaches supporting curriculum rollout
• District leadership teams planning digital resource adoption