Accessible Current Events with News2you
News2you is a weekly, symbol-supported current events
program that helps students with diverse learning needs build literacy,
comprehension and communication skills while exploring real-world news.
Now part of Everway, the program combines
age-respectful news stories with differentiated reading levels,
visual supports and interactive activities designed to make
informational text more accessible.
- Weekly current events
- Four differentiated reading levels
- Symbol-supported text
- Text-to-speech options
- Vocabulary & comprehension practice
- Interactive activities & games
What Is News2you?
This accessible current events resource is designed for students who
benefit from differentiated and visually supported learning materials.
Weekly topics give learners opportunities to practice reading
comprehension, vocabulary, critical thinking and communication while
learning about events happening in the world around them.
News2you offers weekly editions at four differentiated reading levels.
Articles may include SymbolStix visual supports, while accessibility
tools such as text-to-speech help educators adapt instruction for
students with different learning needs.
Differentiated Reading
Weekly articles are offered at multiple levels so educators can
adapt current events instruction for different learners.
Visual Supports
Symbol-supported content and clear visuals help students connect
written language with meaning.
Accessible Literacy
Reading, vocabulary, comprehension and communication skills are
practiced through meaningful real-world topics.
Current Events for Diverse Learners
News2you goes beyond a traditional weekly newspaper. Educators can use
recurring features such as Breaking News, weather activities,
vocabulary practice, puzzles, quizzes and games to reinforce learning
and make current events part of a regular classroom routine.
Families and educators looking for additional resources for students
with diverse learning needs can also explore the
Learning Differences resources on Learn Like This
.
Supporting Literacy and Communication
Real-world news gives students a meaningful way to practice academic
skills. News2you supports reading comprehension, vocabulary development,
classroom discussion, opinion sharing and critical thinking through
topics connected to everyday life.
Educators interested in additional accessibility and literacy tools can
also explore
Read&Write by TextHelp, another resource in the Learn Like This directory.
Who Is the Program For?
The program is designed for students with unique and diverse learning
needs, including learners in special education settings. Its combination
of differentiated text, symbols, visual supports and accessibility
features can help make informational text and current events more
approachable.
News2you is the official product name. The program was
previously associated with n2y and is now part of
Everway.
