This study examined Newsela’s effect on student reading performance in over 2,500 California schools. Reading achievement on the California state assessment in Newsela schools was compared to matched comparison schools not using Newsela.
Study type: school level
Demographic characteristics of Newsela schools in the study sample | |
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Economically Disadvantaged (FRPL program) | 58.1% |
African American | 5.3% |
Hispanic | 48.3% |
English Language Learners | 24.1% |
Did outcomes vary by characteristics of the students or classroom?