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News2you

Score9.3 out of 10

16 Reviews and Ratings

What is News2you?

News2you is a symbol-supported newspaper that engages students with unique learning needs. Through weekly, standards-aligned articles at four differentiated levels, students build literacy, communication, and critical-thinking skills, and makes learning fun with interactive activities, accessible content, and text-to-speech support.

Media

Screenshot of Articles with text-to-speech
Screenshot of Activities
Screenshot of Breaking News
Screenshot of Differentiated levels
Screenshot of Joey's Locker games
Screenshot of Learning games
Screenshot of Let's Go
Screenshot of Simplified articles
Screenshot of Spotlight Books Careers
Screenshot of Today's Weather

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Screenshot of Articles with text-to-speech

News Access for All

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

News2you is used as part of the Everway suite to provide the curriculum to students who are on the alternate diploma track (self-contained students).

Pros

  • leveled activities
  • current events

Cons

  • adjusting the zoom
  • tutorial prompting on first log in

Return on Investment

  • allows all students to have access to current events

Usability

Alternatives Considered

Unique Learning System, SymbolStix Prime and IXL Learning

Other Software Used

Unique Learning System, SymbolStix Prime, Microsoft 365