BTS Kickoff 2026 Keynote - Build Routines that Support Every Learner

July 23, 2026
Watch Newsela’s Back-to-School Kickoff keynote to learn how classroom routines, connection, and product updates help support every learner.

Webinar guide

Build routines with purpose

Explore how connection, background knowledge, and predictable classroom structures help every learner feel ready to engage.

Session Takeaways

  • 1 How can connection make routines stronger? Relationships help students feel known, supported, and ready to participate.
  • 2 Why does background knowledge matter for routines? Students connect new information more easily when a routine helps them activate what they already know.
  • 3 Where can Newsela and Formative support the work? Multimodal content, streamlined workflows, and continuous insights help educators choose the right support for each learning goal.

Meet the Speakers

Speaker Dan Cogan-Drew
Co-founder and Chief Academic Officer
Speaker Kara Gil
Customer Engagement Marketing Manager

Additional content

Case Study

BTS Kickoff 2026 Keynote - Build Routines that Support Every Learner

Toolkit

How Strong is Your Attendance Game Plan?

Research

Using Behavioral Insights to Improve School Administrative Communications: The Case of Truancy Notifications