UPDATE: Regarding the assertion that most schools aren't open 52 weeks a year in relation to its subscription model, Curriculet sent Education Dive a statement clarifying that the inclusion of summer weeks in the model is still important due to the concept of summer slide. "By allowing the subscription to follow the student for a full calendar year, schools will be able to capture reading moments that take place outside of the school building and school year," wrote Curriculet's Greg Yurchuk. Additionally, those additional weeks still cost roughly the same per-student price.

Dive Brief:

• Digital reading platform Curriculet has added USA Today to its list of content partners, making it the first news organization to partner with the company.
• The browser-based platform allows K-12 classrooms to access timely news articles, which are then paired with in-text assessments.
• Teachers and students can sign up for a free 45-day trial of the program, and in the fall, districts will be able to sign up for a 52-week subscription at a cost of $4.99 per student.

Dive Insight:

While the 52-week subscription should possibly be re-thought (most schools are not open 52 weeks a year), the overarching idea of Curriculet is awesome. The Common Core is already asking students to delve into more non-fiction texts, and newspapers are a great resource. Having integrated assessment questions is a bonus, as it helps educators measure a student's understanding.