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Newsela Social Studies

Explore Newsela Social Studies resources for teaching history, civics, geography, economics, and current events through engaging content. Find instructional strategies, product guidance, and classroom materials that support inquiry, source analysis, discussion, and knowledge building.

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Latest Newsela Social Studies Resources from Newsela

October 14, 2026

A District Leader’s Guide to Meaningful Learning within NYCPS AI Guidelines

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October 14, 2026

Frayer Model Graphic Organizer

October 12, 2026

Newsela Winter Holiday Toolkit

Latest Newsela Social Studies Blogs from Newsela

Red remembrance poppy pinned to a dark green jacket to honor military service members.

October 11, 2026

Veterans Day Lesson Plans for Social Studies and ELA

A glowing clay diya oil lamp sits at the center of a colorful rangoli design made with vibrant patterns during the Hindu festival of Diwali.

October 8, 2026

Diwali Activities for a Classroom Festival of Lights

Man at a polling place for U.S. Election Day, standing beside a voting booth with an American flag in the background.

October 4, 2026

U.S. Election Day Lessons for ELA and Social Studies

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September 30, 2026

Newsela Educator Success Guide

September 4, 2026

Vendor Evaluation Rubric: Relevance in Learning Resources to Make Learning Stick

September 1, 2026

How To Create an Assignment in Newsela

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What Is Differentiated Instruction? 4 Types of Modifications

What Is Differentiated Instruction? 4 Types of Modifications

How To Build Background Knowledge: 10 Strategies To Try

November 19, 2024

4 Barriers to Social Studies Success

Inquiry lessons in social studies

January 25, 2023

Inquiry Lessons on Newsela Social Studies

Middle school social studies

November 13, 2022

5 Ways I Keep Middle School Social Studies Students Engaged

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Three tips to address a skills reinforcement gap