When instruction shifted to distance learning, Wicomico County needed a way to maintain rigor without overwhelming teachers or students. Leaders focused on providing flexible resources that could adapt to changing instructional contexts.

By using Newsela, educators delivered challenging, standards-aligned content while supporting student access and engagement.

Outcome Summary

• Maintained instructional rigor during distance learning.
• Increased teacher adaptability across instructional settings.
• Supported student engagement with accessible, high-quality texts.

Who Should Use This Resource

This resource is designed for:

• District leaders planning for instructional flexibility.
• Administrators supporting distance or blended learning.
• Educators balancing rigor and accessibility.