You're Invited to Newselaverse LIVE!

Join us on Thursday, November 13 at the Hylton Performing Arts Center for a dynamic day of learning, collaboration, and inspiration. At Newselaverse LIVE, educators and leaders will explore innovative practices through hands-on model lessons, engage in thoughtful discussions on AI and instructional strategy, and connect with peers during a teacher-led Best Practices Fair.

This in-person event will feature a keynote address by Keys to Literacy founder and author Joan Sedita, as well as special sessions led by Newsela co-founder Dan Cogan-Drew with opportunities to win prizes, enjoy lunch together, and meet members of the Newsela team.

Open to teachers, school administrators, and district leaders — space is limited, so reserve your spot today!

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Agenda

9:00 am – 9:45 am - Official Welcome & Keynote: The Writing Rope in Action

Keynote Address: Weaving Together Reading and Writing: A Practical Guide to the Writing Rope

An insightful keynote introducing the Writing Rope framework, which organizes the essential skills (transcription, craft, text structure, syntax, critical thinking) woven into skilled writing. We will explore the "Not-So-Simple View of Writing" and the role of scaffolds in supporting executive function challenges. The session highlights the crucial link between reading and writing, showing how instruction in one bolsters the other. We'll dive into practical, evidence-based strategies for the Critical Thinking strand (writing to learn) and the Text Structure strand (organizing informational, narrative, and argumentative texts).

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10:00 am – 10:50 am - Literacy Lab: Live Model Lessons & Classroom Insights

See the Writing Rope framework come to life. Observe experienced practitioners lead focused, short model lessons that demonstrate effective, integrated reading and writing strategies in action that you can replicate immediately.

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11:00 am – 11:50 am - Choose Your Path: Leadership Strategy or Classroom Application

Leadership Track: A dedicated session for administrators focusing on large-scale implementation, PD planning, and creating cohesive, K-12 vertical alignment for literacy. 

Practice Track: A deep-dive for teachers into differentiation strategies and quick-prep resources for immediate use in your classroom on Monday.

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12:00 pm – 1:30 pm - Networking Lunch & Grand Prize Raffle

Recharge and connect with peers and the Newsela team. Enjoy a catered lunch and enter to win fun prizes! 

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1:30 pm – 2:30 pm - Best Practices Showcase: Connect & Collaborate

An interactive session where educators share their most successful, high-impact reading and writing activities, tools, and routines in a collaborative fair setting. Bring your favorite idea to share, and leave with ten new ones!

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2:00 pm – 3:00 pm - Optional Deep Dive & Direct Consultation

Drop in for personalized Q&A with our Newsela team or stay to discuss specific challenges and implementation questions one-on-one. This is your chance to get tailored advice!