The 74 Million – Laura Fay
“Forty-six states and many individual districts have closed schools because of coronavirus, according to a rolling count by Education Week. That has left more than 54 million kids out of class — and many teachers and parents scrambling to find ways for students to continue their education from home. In response, Newsela has made all its materials free and is offering teachers virtual training sessions that are typically available only to schools that pay for a subscription. In addition to articles about current events adapted from traditional news sources like The New York Times and the Associated Press, Newsela offers content at various reading levels for science, social studies, reading and social-emotional learning. Some articles are also available in Spanish.” (more)