This kit is intended for Newsela premium subject subscribers only
Step 1: Login
Go to newsela.com > Select Sign in > Microsoft > Enter your school/district credentials.
You will be taken through a series of steps that will confirm your school and your subscription.
Step 2: Set up your classes
Click your initials in the top right corner.
Select Settings > Class Directory > New Class.
Enter the Class Name, Grade, and Subject.
Click Create & add Class.
Note: You can invite your students to join the class through a link or a code. More instructions can be found here.
Step 3: Create assignments
Find an article in Newsela you wish to assign and click Assign.
Select the class(es) or student(s) for the assignment.
Add any desired customization and click Create Assignment.
Note: Students receive the assignment on the designated start date, but they can still complete assignments if no due date is set.
What to look out for
My student is missing from my class on Newsela
Make sure your student accessed Newsela through the link or code that you provided to them via Settings > Class Directory.
Check if the student is accidentally listed as a teacher. If yes, please contact Newsela's support team for assistance.
How can students join my class?
Click your initials > Settings > Class Directory.
Click on the specific class > Invite Students.
Share the class link or share the class code by copying and pasting it to your students.
Students are getting an error message: "Sorry, it looks like you don't have permission to see this"
Please ensure you have assigned the article within Newsela rather than linking the article directly.
My assignments are showing up as independent reading
Check that you have created the assignment and it is assigned correctly to your intended classes.
I think I have a duplicate account in Newsela
Please contact support and ask them to merge your accounts.