Norwalk Public Schools faced the challenge of supporting a diverse student population—including English learners and struggling readers—while navigating an increasingly crowded digital tool landscape. District leaders needed instructional resources that were accessible, standards-aligned, and sustainable beyond emergency remote learning.

By adopting Newsela, Norwalk streamlined its instructional tools and provided teachers with differentiated, curriculum-aligned content that supported access, engagement, and formative insight across subject areas.

Outcome Summary

• Improved curriculum accessibility for English learners and students reading below grade level.
• Increased student engagement through relevant, real-world instructional content.
• Strengthened instructional consistency by consolidating high-quality digital resources.

Who Should Use This Resource

This resource is designed for:

• District curriculum and instructional leaders
• Administrators supporting diverse learner populations
• Leaders focused on sustainable digital instruction