At Benjamin Banneker Academy, educators were looking for ways to strengthen reading comprehension while giving students meaningful, skills-based literacy practice. By using Newsela ELA, teachers were able to reinforce targeted literacy skills through high-interest texts and embedded assessments that aligned with instructional goals.

This success story demonstrates how literacy tools can support both skill development and student engagement.

Outcome Summary

After implementing Newsela ELA, the school saw:

• Improved student reading comprehension
• More consistent literacy skills practice across classrooms.
• Increased teacher confidence in monitoring student progress.cy

Who Should Use This Resource?

This resource is designed for:

• School administrators
• Literacy and ELA leaders
• Instructional coaches
• Teachers focused on reading intervention and skills development

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