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Acceleration and Growth

Find resources for accelerating student learning and supporting meaningful academic growth across grade levels and subjects. Explore instructional strategies, assessment practices, research, and classroom tools that help educators identify student needs, respond with targeted support, and keep learning moving forward.

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Latest Acceleration and Growth Resources from Newsela

Ramping Up to Grade-Level Texts - A Discussion with Jennifer Serravallo

ELA growth study

Efficacy Study & Validity Report

December 17, 2025

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

Science and Social Studies Writing Made Easy: TEKS-Aligned Tools for Texas

Latest Acceleration and Growth Blogs from Newsela

Teacher supports students reading and writing in a social studies classroom to help striving readers access content.

How to Support Striving Readers in Social Studies

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August 19, 2025

Build Critical Thinking Skills in Any Classroom

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4 Barriers to Social Studies Success

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Newsela alignment with Massachusetts standards

January 1, 2025

Learn How Newsela Aligns With New Jersey's Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant

Addressing the 8th grade reading slump

October 18, 2024

Stop the 8th Grade Slump: Bridging the Gap Between “Learn to Read” and “Read to Learn”

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Efficacy Study & Validity Report

The Impact of Newsela on At-Risk 7th and 8th Grade Students

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Newsela efficacy study report on gains for Hispanic-identifying students

Efficacy Study & Validity Report

Newsela Usage Leads to Pronounced Gains for Hispanic-Identifying Students

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Teacher supports students reading and writing in a social studies classroom to help striving readers access content.

How to Support Striving Readers in Social Studies

A diverse group of students in a classroom sitting at desks and collaborating on an activity. They are engaged with their laptops, notebooks, and discussions. The room has science-themed decor, including a periodic table on the back wall.

August 19, 2025

Build Critical Thinking Skills in Any Classroom

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4 Barriers to Social Studies Success

5 Support Strategies for Students Reading Below Grade Level

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Safety, belonging & learning: How to ensure student success

August 29, 2021

Strategies for accelerating learning