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.
Help students access the world around them while boosting key literacy skills.
When students engage in meaningful conversations with peers about the world around them, they feel connected. News2you helps students understand current events in a way that’s accessible and engaging, motivating them to explore and learn more. With weekly articles and activities, teachers can strengthen literacy and communication skills while fostering curiosity and connection.
News2you prepares students for life beyond the classroom. Weekly editions with updated symbols encourage reading comprehension, vocabulary growth and even career exploration. Students also practice forming and expressing opinions, boosting their critical-thinking skills and language abilities.
News2you brings learning to life with engaging classroom routines. Teachers can start the day with Today’s Weather, Breaking News and other interactive activities that spark discussions and connect students to the world. With accessible, text-based activities designed to keep students motivated, News2you makes every day a learning adventure.
Offering flexible resources, activities and options for every classroom.
Symbol-supported articles differentiated to four levels, supported by engaging visuals for easy understanding.
Joey’s Locker includes puzzles, quizzes and games that bring learning to life with communication skills activities for students.
Start the day with ready-made routines, from Today’s Weather to Breaking News.
Keep students engaged with jokes, fun facts and more in every edition.
Easily works with your existing technology and other education solutions, and seamlessly adaptable for future systems.
Educators can access both online and print articles with standards-aligned content, offering flexibility for your classroom.
Differentiation is built into every edition of News2you, offering four levels of content to support students at different learning stages. Text is enhanced with symbols from Symbolstix Prime.
Educators can turn on text-to-speech for students who need extra support. This flexibility helps to make sure that all students can access and engage with the content effectively, no matter what their learning needs are.
What’s included:
Each license includes one service provider access, with student logins for a maximum of 15 students.
Mickie Korab, Teacher at Lubbock Independent School District
SIIA CODiE Awards 2020
Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence 2022
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Empower students with a proven resource for improving outcomes in special education classrooms.
classrooms across the country are using News2you to boost learning and outcomes.
In a study of 2,900 schools across 22 cities, students who used newspapers achieved higher scores across the board.
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.