Consider/Approve Purchase of NewsELA for the 2026-2027 School Year Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning Newsela Learning Suite is a K-12 instructional platform that provides a large library of standards-aligned texts across English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies, with content available at multiple reading levels, embedded writing supports, and real-time data

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5.AA. Consider/Approve Purchase of NewsELA for the 2026-2027 School Year Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning Newsela Learning Suite is a K-12 instructional platform that provides a large library of standards-aligned texts across English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies, with content available at multiple reading levels, embedded writing supports, and real-time data to guide instruction. This resource is needed to strengthen literacy across all content areas and address gaps in reading, writing, and critical thinking. It has already been effective in bridging literacy strategies between RLA and secondary Science and Social Studies classrooms, and has supported district initiatives like reading challenges to increase student engagement. Students in grades K-12 will benefit from access to engaging, differentiated texts, while teachers will gain ready-to-use resources that support cross-curricular instruction and data-driven decisions. Overall, the district will benefit from stronger literacy outcomes and greater instructional alignment. The funding source is TIMA and local funds. Recommendation: It is recommenced that the Board of Trustees approves the renewal purchase of curriculum resources for Secondary Campuses(NewsELA) and delegates authority to the Superintendent, or her designee to execute contracts or purchases in the best interest of the District. Attachments: ( 1 ) 26_27 NEWSELA QUOTE 5/27/2026 at 12:18 PM