Join us on Thursday, November 13 at the Prince William’s Performing Arts Center for a dynamic day of learning, collaboration, and inspiration. At Newselaverse LIVE, educators and leaders will explore innovative practices in reading, writing, and math 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 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!
9:00am - 9:45am - Welcome and Keynote Speaker
10:00am - 10:50am - Model Lessons and Insights
11:00am - 11:50am - Administrator & Teacher Sessions
12:00pm - 1:30pm - Lunch + Raffle
1:30pm - 2:30pm - Best Practices Fair
2:00pm - 3:00pm - Optional Office Hours
"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. --- Dan’s favorite subject in school: creative writing"