Clever vs. Newsela

Clever was born of co-founder Dan Carroll’s frustration as a school tech director in Denver. His plans to use technology to save teachers time and personalize learning were stymied by countless CSV files and forgotten passwords. Dan recalls, “I wanted to be an innovator, but I got stuck being a human API.” Software has the potential to empower teachers and create new ways to learn. But one thing must happen first. Everyone must be able to log in—quickly and securely. To solve Dan’s problem, we built a single sign-on portal that now helps 95,000 of U.S.

Newsela is an educational technology platform designed to enhance literacy and learning outcomes for K-12 students by providing engaging, real-world content tailored to diverse reading levels. With a vast library of over 15,000 authentic texts, Newsela offers differentiated articles across various subjects, enabling educators to deliver personalized instruction that meets each student's unique needs. Key Features and Functionality: - Differentiated Content: Each article is available at five reading levels, ensuring accessibility for all students and supporting differentiated instruction.