Old Bridge Township Public Schools recognized that outdated textbooks were limiting student engagement and restricting access to timely, diverse perspectives. District leaders sought flexible instructional materials that could support current events, informational text, and meaningful classroom discussion.

With Newsela, teachers gained access to dynamic, up-to-date content that supported civil discourse, balanced reading diets, and curriculum-aligned instruction across ELA and social studies.

Outcome Summary

• Expanded access to relevant nonfiction that reflects current events and diverse perspectives.
• Increased student discourse through timely, discussion-driven instructional materials.
• Reduced reliance on static textbooks by adopting flexible digital content.

Who Should Use This Resource

This resource is designed for:

• District ELA and social studies leaders
• Curriculum and instructional teams
• Administrators modernizing instructional materials