Name: Newsela Winter Assembly
Start: 2024-02-07T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-02-08T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Virtual

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Newsela Winter Assembly

Join us starting February 7 for two days of virtual sessions that demo new product features and updates, explore skills practice and the role of assessment in instruction, and help you support teacher adoption and usage of Newsela.

Sign up for one session, or come to all five, and let's get hyped for the spring semester and beyond!

...And did we mention our special guest speaker, literacy expert and “New York Times” bestselling author Jennifer Serravallo?

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See our ELA, social studies, and assessment product updates in action.

Learn how the right resources can help balance skill development and student engagement.

Explore how to close the gap between assessment and daily instruction.

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Keynote Session

Driving Literacy Through Content-Rich Instruction

Wednesday, February 7

5:00PM-6:00PM EST

Join us for a live panel discussion with “New York Times” bestselling author and literacy expert Jennifer Serravallo, Newsela Co-Founder Dan Cogan-Drew, and Dexter Community School Instructional Coach Pamela Krebs. We’ll explore why content-rich instruction is important in skills practice, and even get a look at the latest Newsela ELA product updates. Join us live and receive a certificate for one hour of professional learning.

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Last but not least, grab your friends and create a team for our Lit and Language Trivia Showdown.

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Day 1

February 7 - 3:00 - 3:30pm ET

Newsela 101: Product Suite Fundamentals

Dive into Newsela’s suite of premium products with this overview of all that Newsela has to offer. You’ll get a peek into our products—Newsela ELA, Newsela Social Studies, Newsela Science, and Formative—which are purpose-built to unlock student motivation, inspire teachers, and drive long-lasting learning outcomes.

February 7 - 4:00 - 4:30pm ET

Developing Skills & Differentiating Instruction: Newsela Social Studies Product Updates

Support your social studies teachers with the right content and tools. Explore how exciting updates to Newsela Social Studies can help teachers differentiate instruction and build the crucial skills students need to prepare for college, career, and civic life.

February 7 - 5:00-6:00pm ET

Driving Literacy Through Content-Rich Instruction: A Panel Discussion

We all want to prioritize building literacy skills. But when skills practice resources use random passages that are disconnected from topics students care about or lack relevance to the lesson, the skills don’t stick. Content-rich instruction is the answer.

Join us for a live panel discussion with “New York Times” bestselling author and literacy expert Jennifer Serravallo, Newsela Co-Founder Dan Cogan-Drew, and Dexter Community School Instructional Coach Pamela Krebs. We’ll explore why content-rich instruction is important in skills practice, and even get a look at the latest Newsela ELA product updates.

Day 2

February 8 - 3:00-3:45pm ET

From Daily Instruction to District Collaboration: Driving Outcomes with a Holistic Assessment Strategy

Discover how to bridge the gap between assessment and daily instruction with a live session on Formative by Newsela, including exciting product updates. You’ll hear how other customers have used Formative to empower educators to collaborate on daily instruction and assessment all in one platform, while driving student outcomes.

February 8 - 4:30-5:00pm ET

Elevate Learning and Engagement: Mastering Newsela Integration for School Leaders

Are you ready to harness the full potential of Newsela in your school or district? This dynamic session—tailored specifically for administrators who are taking their first steps with Newsela or aiming to enhance its impact—will equip you with the essential tools and insights necessary to drive teacher adoption and maximize student learning outcomes.

You’ll hear how other districts have masterfully integrated Newsela and learn valuable implementation tips to build teacher buy-in. You’ll leave with a strategy to navigate the rest of the academic year with confidence, ensuring that every student benefits from the enriching and diverse learning experiences that Newsela offers.

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12:00pm–12:15pm

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12:00pm–12:15pm

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Explore Newsela Products

Newsela ELA

Put knowledge and relevant, real-world content at the center of skills practice to make literacy outcomes a reality for every learner.

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Newsela Social Studies

Easy access to all the course-aligned sources, diverse perspectives, and activities you need for engaging lessons to prepare the next generation of citizens.

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Newsela Science

Use authentic, accessible content and activities that get students reading, writing, and thinking like scientists.

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Formative by Newsela

Power a range of instruction and assessment needs for everything from in-class checks for understanding to district-level assessments.

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Meet the Newsela NCTE team

Amanda Steel

Account Executive

Have you met Amanda, our account executive extraordinaire? She's the Sherlock Holmes of client needs, always one step ahead, to turn complex problems into simple solutions. Ask her about standards-aligned content!

Parla Duman

Marketing Director

Introducing Parla, our fearless marketing leader, unapologetic Swiftie and secret stand-up comedian. Ask her about her Marcel the Shell Halloween costume and the amazing new Formative assessment features.

Kirstin Sobotka

Customer Success Manager

Meet Kirstin! She's the user-experience magician behind the curtain, who makes sure your experience with Newsela is smooth and delightful. She has all the answers you need about what to expect when using Newsela.

Mark Harriman

Sales Manager

Meet Mark, our sales sage and an Ohio native! When he's not running a sales deal, you'll find him literally running through Ohio's great outdoors. Mark's secret? Listening to your needs like he's chasing a personal best time. Ask him about robust scaffolds and real-time feedback and insights.

Sofia Quiogue

Social Media Queen

Meet Sofia, our social media maven! She's the wizard behind our online presence and can turn any event into a non-stop party. Look out for Sofia around the NCTE exhibitor floor. She's ready with a camera and question to get you thinking!

Lauren Profis

Senior Product Marketing Manager

Introducing Lauren, our product marketing pro! She's on a mission to uncover the magic in educator stories and student success. With an ear for feedback and a heart for improvement, Lauren transforms classroom insights into product performance.

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