How to access Newsela

Rhianon Gutierrez Updated by Rhianon Gutierrez

What is Newsela and who has access?

Newsela is a database of current events stories for classroom use. Newsela's nonfiction content is offered at five reading levels and auto-differentiates to identify students' "just right" reading levels and can assign them articles at their level.

All BPS schools, grades K-12, have access to Newsela.

How do I login?

Go to Clever: www.bostonpublicschools.org/backpack. Be sure to sign in using your BPS Gmail and password.

Look for the Newsela icon under ELA & Literacy.

What devices is it compatible with?

Newsela works on Laptops, Desktops, Chromebooks, and iPads. 

Learn more about the Newsela Student mobile app.

Where can I learn more about Newsela?

Who can I contact if I have additional questions?

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