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Newsela usage is linked to 33% improvement over expected ELA growth at Wayne County Public Schools

December 17, 2025

Newsela usage is linked to 33% improvement over expected ELA growth

This study of 1,598 students in Grades 3–8 across Wayne County, Michigan, compared fall-to-spring ELA growth for regular Newsela users against non-users. Discover how regular engagement is equivalent to 60 additional days of instruction.

Key Findings: Instructional Impact

33% Growth

Improvement over baseline instruction for students who used Newsela regularly during the school year.

+60 Days

The amount of additional instruction Newsela users gained compared to the control group.

Title I Benefit

The effect of Newsela was even stronger for students in Title I schools with fewer resources.

Broad Success

Significant positive effects were found across all grade bands and various assessment types (MAP and i-Ready).

Who Should Use This Study?

District Administrators • Literacy Coordinators • Title I Directors • Curriculum Leaders

All Resources Efficacy Study & Validity Reports

Newsela usage is linked to 33% improvement over expected ELA growth at Wayne County Public Schools

Newsela usage is linked to 33% improvement over expected ELA growth

Key Findings: Instructional Impact

33% Growth

Improvement over baseline instruction for students who used Newsela regularly during the school year.

+60 Days

The amount of additional instruction Newsela users gained compared to the control group.

Title I Benefit

The effect of Newsela was even stronger for students in Title I schools with fewer resources.

Broad Success

Significant positive effects were found across all grade bands and various assessment types (MAP and i-Ready).

Who Should Use This Study?

District Administrators • Literacy Coordinators • Title I Directors • Curriculum Leaders

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Newsela usage is linked to 33% improvement over expected ELA growth at Wayne County Public Schools

Newsela usage is linked to 33% improvement over expected ELA growth

Key Findings: Instructional Impact

Who Should Use This Study?

Newsela usage is linked to 33% improvement over expected ELA growth at Wayne County Public Schools

Newsela usage is linked to 33% improvement over expected ELA growth

Key Findings: Instructional Impact

Who Should Use This Study?

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