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:  

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.

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.

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.

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.

Live Support Hours

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Drop into our live support hours by clicking the best date for you.

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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.

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.