Back-to-School
Kickoff 2025

July 29-31

We're launching the back-to-school season with a series of live events focused on helping you start the school year strong. Join us to explore our latest feature updates, learn best practices from fellow educators, and explore tips for data-driven leadership.

This is your for one-stop-shop for all back-to-school live events including:

Back-to-School Kickoff
Getting Started Workshops
Live Support Hours
Certifications

July 29

On day one you'll learn about Newsela's AI philosophy, build impactful learning with Newsela, and establish strong formative assessment practices with Formative.

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July 29, 2025 1:00 PM

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AI in Education: Approaches to Purposeful Adoption

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July 29, 2025 2:00 PM

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Newsela 101: Building Routines

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July 29, 2025 3:00 PM

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Formative 101: Building Routines

July 30

On day two, hear from real educators on ELA strategy, social studies inquiry, and using formative data to elevate student voice.

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July 30, 2025 1:00 PM

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For Teachers by Teachers: Strategies for ELA Instruction

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July 30, 2025 2:00 PM

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For Teachers by Teachers: Social Studies Inquiry in Practice

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July 30, 2025 3:00 PM

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For Teachers by Teachers: Data-Informed Teaching Made Easy

July 31 (For Administrators)

On day three, see how Newsela and Formative empower leaders with data-driven insights, AI tools, and resources for teacher and student success.

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July 31, 2025 1:00 PM

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Getting Results with Newsela: A Workshop for Data-Driven Admin

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July 31, 2025 2:00 PM

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Getting Results with Formative: A Workshop for Data-Driven Admin

Getting Started Workshops

Missed the Back-to-School Kickoff?

No problem! Jump into a quick “Getting Started” session for tips, support, and a strong start to the year.

Newsela Getting Started Workshop

New to Newsela or need a refresher? This workshop shows how Newsela boosts literacy in ELA and social studies—giving you practical tips to get started strong.
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August 12, 2025 - 10am EST August 20, 2025 - 1pm EST August 28, 2025 - 5pm EST September 2, 2025 - 7pm EST

Formative Getting Started Workshop

New to Formative or need a refresher? This workshop covers the latest features—lesson delivery, video tools, and more. Refresh your skills and get hands-on support.
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August 12, 2025 - 9am EST August 20, 2025 - 12pm EST August 28 2025 - 4pm EST September 2, 2025 - 6pm EST

Newsela School Admin Workshop

For school leaders, this workshop highlights student gains in literacy and social studies with Newsela. Learn how to support teachers and maximize impact across your school.
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September 17, 2025 - 1pm EST September 25, 2025 - 8am EST

Formative School Admin Workshop

For school leaders, this workshop dives into Formative’s core tools and new features—showing how to drive better teaching and learning schoolwide.
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September 17, 2025 - 2pm EST September 25, 2025 - 9am EST

Live Support Hours

Need help from a real human?
We’ve got you covered!
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Drop into our live support hours by clicking the best date for you.

Can't join live? File a support ticket!

Chat face-to-face for live support!

July 24, 2025 - 4-5pm EST

August 7, 2025 - 4-5pm EST

August 21, 2025 - 4-5pm EST

September 4, 2025 - 4-5pm EST

September 18, 2025 - 4-5pm EST

October 9, 2025 - 4-5pm EST

October 23, 2025 - 4-5pm EST

What are these sessions for?

These twice-monthly, after-school sessions give users a direct line to our customer-facing teams. Join to get real-time support, tips, and answers to your “how do I…” questions for both Newsela and Formative. Experts from Onboarding, Support, and Integrations will be on hand to help you feel confident using our platforms.

Get Certified with Newsela and Formative

Ready to boost your impact in the classroom? Newsela and Formative certifications help you build confidence, sharpen your skills, and get more out of the tools you use every day.

Certification Kickoff Event

Jumpstart your journey to becoming a Newsela or Formative Certified Educator with this live, one-hour session—packed with tips, guidance, and everything you need to succeed.

Newsela Kickoff Events

August 14, 2025 - 4-5pm EST

September 25, 2025 - 4-5pm EST

Formative Kickoff Events

August 13, 2025 - 4-5pm EST

September 24, 2025 - 4-5pm EST

Live Certification Workshops

Boost your expertise and earn your badge in real time! These full-length workshops, led by Newsela or Formative experts, offers hands-on support and live Q&A. You'll leave a certified pro.

October 13, 2025 - 12-2:30pm EST

November 4, 2025 - 12-2:30pm EST

October 13, 2025 - 3-5:30pm EST

November 4, 2025 - 3-5:30pm EST

Back-to-School
Kickoff 2025

July 29