East Orange School District identified gaps in its social studies curriculum and needed engaging, standards-aligned resources to support instruction. Teachers were seeking content that built background knowledge, reflected diverse perspectives, and supported literacy within social studies classrooms. Newsela Social Studies provided flexible, content-rich texts aligned to state standards.

Outcome Summary

After adopting Newsela Social Studies, East Orange School District:

• Filled gaps in core social studies curriculum.
• Increased student engagement with social studies content.
• Supported literacy skill development within content-area instruction.
• Improved access to diverse, relevant instructional materials.

Who Should Use This Resource?

This resource is designed for:

• District administrators
• Social studies coordinators
• Curriculum and instruction leaders
• Equity and culturally responsive teaching teams