Bring accessible real-world news to your classroom
News2you is a standards-aligned, symbol-supported weekly newspaper with articles and activities that make current events accessible and meaningful for every student.
71,000+
classrooms use News2you nationwide
25+ years
as a trusted classroom resource
Accessible news. Meaningful learning.
Features
Offering flexible resources, activities and options for every classroom.
Weekly standards-aligned articles and activities
Symbol-supported articles differentiated to four levels, supported by engaging visuals for easy understanding.
Interactive tools and games
Joey’s Locker includes puzzles, quizzes and games that bring learning to life with communication skills activities for students.
Daily learning made simple
Start the day with ready-made routines, from Today’s Weather to Breaking News.
Easy-to-use platform
Easily works with your existing technology and other education solutions, and seamlessly adaptable for future systems.
Online and print resources
Educators can access both online and print articles with standards-aligned content, offering flexibility for your classroom.
I love News2you! I’ve been using it for nearly 20 years and have seen tremendous growth in my students… it even created new communication opportunities with families.”
Mickie Korab, Teacher at Lubbock Independent School District
We love News2You. We're able to adapt it to our classroom needs, and the students love the content! The quizzes are great to do as a class, and the student's really enjoy the graphics and voice feature.
Special education teacher, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District
News2you allows me to provide differentiated instruction to accommodate my diverse learners. The newspapers are arranged from different reading levels from simplified to advanced. I am able to assign the newspaper digitally and provide students with a hard copy. It provides awesome science experiments to keep my students engaged in learning important science concepts. My students love doing the weekly cooking activities and crafts.”
Special education teacher, Lafayette Parish School District
Helpful resources for engaging students through current events
Guide
Engage with students with disabilities through meaningful current events
Teacher Toolkit
Download a sample issue and activity pack
In a study of 2,900 schools across 22 cities: students using newspapers achieved higher scores across the board
Bring News2you to your classroom
Award-winning tools
Best Solution for Exceptional Students
SIIA CODiE Awards 2020
Best of 2022 winner
Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence 2022
Secondary Education winner
Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence 2024
Frequently asked questions
What is News2you?
News2you is a symbol-supported weekly newspaper designed to make current events accessible to students with diverse learning needs. Symbols play a critical role in improving comprehension and engagement, as they help bridge the gap between text and meaning for students who struggle with traditional reading. By pairing text with visual symbols, News2you improves understanding, supports memory retention, and encourages active participation. Each edition is tailored to four differentiated levels, making it suitable for a wide range of learners, including those with autism and other special educational needs.
Is News2you research-based?
Yes. News2you is standards-aligned and integrates seamlessly with special education curriculum goals. With informational text, the symbol-supported newspaper offers accessible activities to support diverse learners and build literacy and communication skills. Research shows that students who engage with newspapers in the classroom perform better on reading tests and develop key life skills, like critical-thinking and career exploration.
Is there a News2you app?
While News2you is primarily available as an online resource, it is fully optimized for digital use across various devices. Currently, we don’t have a standalone app. But it works seamlessly on tablets, computers and smart devices, making it easy for educators to integrate into their classrooms.
How can News2you improve literacy and communication skills for students?
News2you helps students practice expressing opinions, discussing real-world events, and engaging in meaningful conversations with peers and family members. The symbol-supported content is impactful for students with autism and other learning disabilities. It engages them in real-world conversations and helps them to understand and respond. It improves their verbal and written communication skills for success beyond the classroom.
Why are digital literacy skills important for students?
Digital literacy skills are crucial for students to succeed in today's technology-driven world. News2you helps build digital literacy skills by providing interactive, media-rich content that supports reading, writing and research in an online format. This encourages students to engage with current events and learn essential skills they will need in the future.
How can News2you benefit students with unique learning needs?
News2you can be tailored to meet the needs of different learners. It offers differentiated content at four levels. Our symbol-supported text, combined with options like text-to-speech and text-only versions, ensures that all students, including those with autism and other disabilities, can access and benefit from the content.
Can News2you be used in special education classrooms?
Yes. News2you is specifically designed to support students in special education. It gives students access to developmentally appropriate and age-respectful content. Teachers can use it to engage students in current events while developing literacy, critical thinking and communication skills in an accessible and motivating way.
Does News2you align with ELA (English Language Arts) standards?
Yes, News2you is designed to align with national ELA standards. Each weekly edition includes activities and lessons that support reading comprehension, vocabulary development and critical-thinking.