Case Study: Benjamin Banneker Academy strengthens reading comprehension with Newsela ELA

Benjamin Banneker Academy boosts reading comprehension with Newsela ELA through a 30-Day Challenge

Benjamin Banneker Academy, a school in East Orange, New Jersey, faced the challenge of supporting readers at varied levels. Teachers needed a method to differentiate instruction while helping students analyze texts, think critically, and deepen their reading comprehension. To address this, they turned to the vendor Newsela and implemented its Newsela ELA product.

The solution from Newsela involved launching a schoolwide 30-Day Challenge where third- through eighth-grade students read Newsela articles twice a week and completed short quizzes. This structured routine provided consistent and engaging literacy skills practice. As a result, teachers were able to review classroom data, share insights, and use relevant content to support reading interventions and enrichment, ultimately helping students grow as readers.

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