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Writing for Success: How Newsela Writing Prepares Ohio Classrooms for State Assessments

April 1, 2025

Resource: Writing Across Subjects ⏱ 35:30

Empower Ohio Students to Excel on State Writing Assessments

This webinar highlights how Ohio educators can use Newsela Writing to prepare students for state assessments while supporting strong writing instruction across the year. Leaders see how rubric-aligned feedback helps students grow as writers while balancing assessment readiness with meaningful learning experiences.

What You’ll Learn

How Ohio state-aligned rubrics drive writing instruction.
Ways formative feedback supports student growth.
Strategies for building assessment confidence.

Key Themes Discussed

Formative use of summative rubrics.
Writing development across proficiency levels.
Instructional visibility through data.

Who Should Watch This Webinar?
This webinar is designed for district administrators, Ohio curriculum and assessment leaders, and literacy teams preparing for state testing.

Meet the Speakers:
Belinda Paladino, Customer Success Manager - Ohio, Newsela
Dan Cogan-Drew, Co-founder and Chief Academic Officer, Newsela
Jarrod Denson, Professional Learning Manager, Newsela

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