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Free Back-to-School PD With Newsela

Kick off your school year with confidence and join our PD event for practical strategies, real classroom ideas, and a strong start from day one.


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DATE: July 23-25
FORMAT: Virtual + On-Demand
COST: FREE

We’re kicking off the back-to-school season with an exciting lineup of professional learning sessions to help you collaborate, be creative, and feel confident before the first bell rings!

Earn PD credits and receive a certificate for your time and learning.

Featured session

Unleash Newsela: Maximize Learning Beyond the Screen

Actionable strategies to apply instructional and pedagogical best practices—including effective use of print materials and classroom discussion—ensuring powerful learning outcomes for every student.

Why attend?

  • Set up routines with Newsela that build consistent reading, writing, and discussion from day one
  • Use built-in insights to quickly understand student progress and adjust instruction
  • Get hands-on with Luna AI to create activities, questions, and lessons in minutes

Who it's for

• Classroom teachers
• Instructional coaches
• School and district leaders

First year or seasoned pro, if you're thinking about how to start the year stronger–you belong here!

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