The benefits of using Newsela texts online

March 1, 2025

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Online Newsela text use is associated with higher ELA achievement

Use this study to examine how assigning Newsela texts online relates to student MAP Growth Reading outcomes in grades 3–8.

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What the study found

Review the headline findings from the study while keeping the full research details in the downloadable report.

+3 percentile points

Online text use

Assigning Newsela texts online rather than distributing printed copies is generally associated with higher end-of-year ELA achievement.

1–2x a week

Regular use target

The study recommends using Newsela ELA, Newsela Social Studies, or Newsela STEM 1–2 times a week to see the impact on ELA achievement.

+4 percentile points

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Teachers in the top 25% of assigners saw higher spring MAP Growth scores than teachers in the lowest 25%.

MAP Reading

Achievement measure

The analysis focused on MAP Growth Reading outcomes, including vocabulary, informational comprehension, and literary comprehension.

Authored By

Kayleigh Ryherd, PhD
Lead Research Analyst

Michael L. Chrzan, BS
Newsela

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The benefits of using Newsela texts online

Efficacy study preview

Online Newsela text use is associated with higher ELA achievement

Use this study to examine how assigning Newsela texts online relates to student MAP Growth Reading outcomes in grades 3–8.

Key Findings

What the study found

Review the headline findings from the study while keeping the full research details in the downloadable report.

+3 percentile points

Online text use

Assigning Newsela texts online rather than distributing printed copies is generally associated with higher end-of-year ELA achievement.

1–2x a week

Regular use target

The study recommends using Newsela ELA, Newsela Social Studies, or Newsela STEM 1–2 times a week to see the impact on ELA achievement.

+4 percentile points

More assignments

Teachers in the top 25% of assigners saw higher spring MAP Growth scores than teachers in the lowest 25%.

MAP Reading

Achievement measure

The analysis focused on MAP Growth Reading outcomes, including vocabulary, informational comprehension, and literary comprehension.

Authored By

Kayleigh Ryherd, PhD
Lead Research Analyst

Michael L. Chrzan, BS
Newsela

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The benefits of using Newsela texts online

Online Newsela text use is associated with higher ELA achievement

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Online text use

Regular use target

More assignments

Achievement measure

The benefits of using Newsela texts online

Online Newsela text use is associated with higher ELA achievement

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