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Consistent Newsela Social Studies use linked to nearly one additional year of growth in Middle School Social Studies
January 1, 2024
Efficacy study preview
See how consistent Newsela Social Studies use is associated with
nearly one additional year of growth
Review ESSA Tier II research examining the association between
consistent Newsela Social Studies use and eighth-grade social studies
outcomes in Racine Unified School District.
Key Findings
What the study found
Review the headline findings from the study while keeping the full
research details in the downloadable report.
Nearly 1additional year
Additional growth
Consistent Newsela Social Studies use was associated with growth
equivalent to nearly an additional year of social studies
instruction.
6percentile advantage
Higher Forward Exam outcomes
Regular users outperformed matched peers by 6 percentiles on the
Wisconsin Forward Social Studies exam.
0.23SD gain
Gain beyond usual instruction
Regular Newsela use was associated with a 0.23 standard deviation
gain beyond regular social studies instruction.
Tier IIESSA evidence
Moderate evidence standard
The study meets ESSA criteria for Moderate, or Tier II, efficacy
evidence.
Consistent Newsela Social Studies use linked to nearly one additional year of growth in Middle School Social Studies
January 1, 2024
Efficacy study preview
See how consistent Newsela Social Studies use is associated with
nearly one additional year of growth
Review ESSA Tier II research examining the association between
consistent Newsela Social Studies use and eighth-grade social studies
outcomes in Racine Unified School District.
Key Findings
What the study found
Review the headline findings from the study while keeping the full
research details in the downloadable report.
Nearly 1additional year
Additional growth
Consistent Newsela Social Studies use was associated with growth
equivalent to nearly an additional year of social studies
instruction.
6percentile advantage
Higher Forward Exam outcomes
Regular users outperformed matched peers by 6 percentiles on the
Wisconsin Forward Social Studies exam.
0.23SD gain
Gain beyond usual instruction
Regular Newsela use was associated with a 0.23 standard deviation
gain beyond regular social studies instruction.
Tier IIESSA evidence
Moderate evidence standard
The study meets ESSA criteria for Moderate, or Tier II, efficacy
evidence.
Consistent Newsela Social Studies use linked to nearly one additional year of growth in Middle School Social Studies
Efficacy study preview
See how consistent Newsela Social Studies use is associated with
nearly one additional year of growth
Review ESSA Tier II research examining the association between
consistent Newsela Social Studies use and eighth-grade social studies
outcomes in Racine Unified School District.
Key Findings
What the study found
Review the headline findings from the study while keeping the full
research details in the downloadable report.
Nearly 1additional year
Additional growth
Consistent Newsela Social Studies use was associated with growth
equivalent to nearly an additional year of social studies
instruction.
6percentile advantage
Higher Forward Exam outcomes
Regular users outperformed matched peers by 6 percentiles on the
Wisconsin Forward Social Studies exam.
0.23SD gain
Gain beyond usual instruction
Regular Newsela use was associated with a 0.23 standard deviation
gain beyond regular social studies instruction.
Tier IIESSA evidence
Moderate evidence standard
The study meets ESSA criteria for Moderate, or Tier II, efficacy
evidence.
Consistent Newsela Social Studies use linked to nearly one additional year of growth in Middle School Social StudiesTier II ESSA research links consistent Newsela Social Studies use to nearly one year of additional middle school growth.Oct 06, 2026https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f182e7ce15762d01b32e09/684af750d9d066152c2a5e83_Efficacy_SS_WI_Thumb.avif