When building a literacy program, it’s challenging to find resources that build background knowledge without sacrificing student literacy outcomes. Newsela ELA gives educators relevant, real-world content combined with powerful scaffolds and assessment tools to make literacy outcomes a reality for every learner.
We’ll walk through an overview of how Newsela ELA aligns with the science of reading and how your district can use it to grow students’ literacy skills and reading comprehension. We’ll also highlight the latest product updates designed to drive student outcomes.
Annie Simon brings her ten years of teaching and coaching experience to her role as a Professional Learning Manager at Newsela. Working with teachers is her passion and her joy, having led PD promoting inquiry-based learning for teachers across her district and serving as Humanities Dept. Chair for grades 6-12 at her school. She has been recognized for her teaching by the NYC DoE and with the Yale University Educator Award. A history fiend, her content expertise can also be seen in her book “How to Survive Middle School US History” (2022).
At Newsela, her work helps teachers bridge the demands of the classroom and their district with their knowledge of what their students need— emphasizing the creation of engaging learning experiences that affirm and encourage student voice
Tyler is a Curricular Solution Architect at Newsela. Previously, Tyler was a high school History/ELA teacher from Illinois with experience as a Literacy Teacher Lead, PBL Coach, and he helped design and deliver professional development in his district. Tyler was also Newsela Certified Educator, Newsela Teacher Trainer, and a Newsela Resource Writer before joining Newsela. Prior to joining the Curricular Solution Architect team, Tyler designed and delivered professional learning for Newsela and worked with engaging districts across the country.
