We’re excited to announce a brand new product—Newsela STEM—that brings together Generation Genius’ beloved videos and lessons with Newsela’s real-world, differentiated content into one platform to elevate your K-12 science learning. Join us for an exclusive look at how Newsela STEM can be educators’ solution for seamless scaffolding, student engagement, and instruction.
Learn from our Chief Academic Officer about the increasing importance of STEM education and why school districts are making it a priority.
See how Newsela STEM integrates technology, engineering, and math to create a cohesive and comprehensive K-12 science curriculum.
Dive into a detailed product demonstration with real-world examples and practical applications for both elementary and middle school classrooms.
Dan Cogan-Drew is Co-Founder and Chief Academic Officer at Newsela where he leads the delivery of learning insights that power improvements in student outcomes by Newsela's products and services. Dan was previously the founding Director of Digital Learning at Achievement First Public Charter Schools, where he spearheaded the integration of digital learning technologies across twenty-two schools, including flipped classrooms, mobile learning, and 1:1 computing. He began his education career in Teach for America and went on to teach in public and private schools, as well as in the US Navy. He holds degrees from Wesleyan University, Brown University, and Tufts University.
Lindsey Menichetti is the Content Product Manager for Newsela STEM. Before joining Newsela, she taught fifth grade and served as a STEM coach, where she developed a passion for creating science learning experiences that spark curiosity and empower students to think like scientists. At Newsela, Lindsey ensures teachers have engaging, standards-aligned resources that make science and STEM instruction both rigorous and relevant.
Ysaac Keith is the Director of Product at Newsela, where he leads a team of passionate problem-solvers in creating tools for meaningful classroom learning. Working in close partnership with educators, he focuses on developing intuitive solutions that spark student curiosity and support classroom instruction.