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Explore the highlights of News2you

News2you is a symbol-supported newspaper that helps students with unique learning needs connect to the world around them. Through engaging online articles and fun activities, it builds literacy and communication skills while making learning accessible.

Collage showing News2you materials about giant pandas in Washington, D.C., including a map, quiz, spelling game, and fun fact.

Features teachers love

Four versions of a News2you article about giant pandas in Washington, D.C., showing different reading and symbol support levels.

Weekly standards‑aligned articles

4 levels

Optional symbol‑supported articles differentiated into four reading levels, complete with engaging visuals to support comprehension. Teachers can meet every learner where they are.

Interactive spelling game screen with blank spaces for a word, an on-screen keyboard, and a silhouette of Joey the kangaroo on the right.

Interactive tools & games

Joey’s Locker

Puzzles, quizzes, and communication‑skills activities keep students engaged. These interactive tools bring learning to life beyond the core articles.

Breaking news interface showing a list of headlines on the left and a Google Map of locations selected on the right.

Daily routines

Today’s Weather & Breaking News

Built‑in routines provide ready‑made content for classroom discussions and morning meetings. They spark curiosity and give teachers quick, reliable conversation starters.

Symbolstix dialogue showing a joke: “What does a giant panda ghost eat?” Answer: “Bamboo!” with “boo” emphasized like a ghost sound.

Recurring favorites

Jokes & fun facts

Students look forward to consistent, high‑interest elements like jokes and fun facts. These recurring favorites keep motivation high and add joy to every edition.

News2you page with a panda photo and simplified text with symbols, announcing giant pandas at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C.

Text‑to‑speech support

Learners can turn on read‑aloud to hear the content read aloud. This feature increases accessibility and helps auditory learners engage with the material.

Three activity pages from News2you: a crossword puzzle with words like “bamboo” and “giant panda,” a picture selection game about pandas in Washington, D.C., and a review quiz with multiple-choice symbol-supported questions.

Symbol‑supported with SymbolStix® Prime

Every edition is enriched with SymbolStix® Prime symbols. This visual support aids understanding, builds memory, and fosters communication skills.

Boost learning and engagement

Empower students with a proven resource for improving outcomes in special education classrooms.

60K

classrooms across the country are using News2you to boost learning and outcomes.

2,900

In a study of 2,900 schools across 22 cities, students who used newspapers achieved higher scores across the board.

Ready to bring News2you to your students?

News2you is a symbol-supported, weekly newspaper that makes real-world topics accessible for all learners. Differentiated at four levels and paired with standards-aligned articles and activities, it builds confidence, communication, and comprehension.

Collage showing News2you materials, including a symbol-supported article, a text-based article, and breaking news articles.