Newsela and Success for STAAR 2.0

JAN 20, 2022


In this webinar recording, we'll cover:

  • 1

    Understand the why behind the STAAR assessment redesign and explore how these changes will impact student learning.

  • 2

    Experience how Newsela can support districts with the changes to the STAAR assessment in the areas of cross-curricular texts, short response writing, new question types, and familiarity with an interactive testing experience.

  • 3

    Learn how Newsela’s approach to instruction aligns with goals of the STAAR redesign.

Speaker Details

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Tatiana Spragins

Curricular Solutions Architect, Newsela

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Brian Owen

District Partnerships, Newsela

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Erin Jamison

District Partnerships, Newsela

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