Connecting your classroom to the world
from Upper Elementary to Transition using Newstopia™.
Using Currents Events Instruction to
Build Background Knowledge with
Learners with Complex Needs
Newstopia provides special educators with engaging instructional materials to increase background knowledge and global awareness for students receiving special education services. This program includes curated and customized weekly news articles, discussion guides, corresponding videos and rich media tailored for students with complex learning needs provided in an online format for educators. Lessons and activities are engaging, capture learners’ attention and connect classrooms to the world.
Teachers access short news articles for students in grades 3-12+ with rich media including slides and videos. The font size for each article can be modified by the educator and a shared reading lesson is provided in an anchor, read, apply format to activate background knowledge and class discussion. The nonfiction articles provided cover a wide range of subjects including science news for students and can also be used by school SLPs to foster language and communication.
Benefits and Supports for
Inclusive and Special Educators
Covering the News
Connect your classroom learning with real-world events. Educators need a fresh, weekly info source using dynamic education to boost special ed students’ learning. No dull tasks, like worksheets! Newstopia combines the potential of comprehensive information, real-world contexts, and multimedia for an immersive learning journey that grabs attention, fosters understanding, and links classrooms with the world!
Multimedia Resources
Newstopia’s weekly articles leverage a variety of multimedia resources, including videos, instructional slide shows and photos. Research shows that the use of symbols for communication drives just that, communication, but when it comes to literacy the only symbols needed are the letters in the alphabet. The resources cater to different learning styles, making the learning experience engaging and inclusive.
Critical Thinking
Newstopia encourages critical thinking skills by prompting students through teacher-led discussions. Additional lessons are provided to get the most out of every story without valuable time spent by a classroom teacher to connect these articles to standards based learning.
Educator Support
Newstopia provides comprehensive teacher resources, including lesson plans, weekly materials and professional development resources.
Real-World Application
Newstopia emphasizes the application of knowledge to real-life scenarios. Students are encouraged to identify connections between classroom learning and their own experiences, fostering a deeper sense of relevance.
Reinforcing Secondary Transition Planning
Stepping beyond the K-12 environment is a pivotal moment, especially for exceptional learners. With thoughtfully developed lessons, Newstopia provides a love of learning and cultivates essential life skills. Through engaging personalized lessons and a comprehensive approach to real-world events, Newstopia provides a bridge for success. Empower your secondary transition program with tools that enhance communication, critical thinking and global understanding.
Interactive Lessons
To keep students actively engaged and to meet standards, Newstopia offers interactive weekly lessons, discussions and projects that encourage collaboration and a deeper exploration of topics. This hands-on approach empowers students to take ownership of their learning. You can expect lessons like Fantastic Facts, Science, Social Studies, Geography and so much more.
Inclusive Education
Recognizing the diverse needs of learners, Newstopia’s articles are designed to be inclusive. We provide resources that support students with different learning styles and abilities.
Global Awareness
Newstopia promotes a global perspective by covering a wide range of topics from different parts of the world. This helps students gain cultural awareness and a broader understanding of global interconnectedness.
Lifelong Learning
By nurturing curiosity and a passion for learning, Newtopia instills a lifelong love for knowledge and encourages students to stay informed and engaged even beyond their formal education.
Newstopia Pricing
Newstopia subscribers also have access to News Currents.
Site Wide
$349 USD/year
(per site)
Homeschool/Parents:
Call us at
(847) 238-8889 for a discounted license.
School District or Organization
5-30%
Savings
Discounts are available for districts/facilities with
multiple licenses or who select multi-year options.