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Newsela takes authentic, real world content from trusted sources and makes it instruction ready for K-12 classrooms. Texts are published at five reading levels, so content is accessible to every learner. Today, more than 3.3 million teachers and 40 million students have registered with Newsela for content that’s accessible to everyone, aligned to standards, and attached to activities and reporting that provide visibility into what students are learning and how teachers are leveraging the content in instruction. With more than 15,000 texts and 10 new texts published daily across 20+ genres, Newsela enables educators to go deep on any topic they choose. read more
I've never been happier professionally. Newsela has breathed life into my career and given me the opportunity to try new ideas and forge pathways for districts in pursuit of a mission I feel deeply connected to.
Briefly describe your overall experience at your company
When I look back on my life, I will say "I grew up at Newsela. It's made me who I am today. And I'm so much better for it."
What do you like best about the leadership team?
They trust their people. They are mission driven. They are business minded.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
Some of the best friends I've ever had are my coworkers. That's rare.
What is the best part about your compensation package?
The upward mobility i've been able to experience as a result of hard work, not just "necessary experience."
What makes you most happy at work?
Being given a totally amorphous project to bring order and action to! I'm so thankful that my leaders trust me to "figure it out."
What did you like most about the interview process?
I like that I was able to speak with so many cross functional stakeholders. It gave me a great 360 degree perspective on the company.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
People at Newsela care about their work and about each other. I think it's rare to find a workplace that facilitates both of those things. I attribute it to the importance of the work we do.
What are some of the best things about your team?
We are all connected by a mission we all believe in. We could have ended up anywhere, but we chose newsela for the same reason: The opportunity to deliver meaningful learning to every student in every classroom.
What are some of the best things about your team?
We have a culture of continuous collaboration that is enabled by a deep level of trust. We share goals, successes and failures. It's this #oneteam mentality that motivates me and inspires me to be the best I can be each and every day.
What do you like best about the leadership team?
The leadership team make decisions that are first and foremost driven by Newsela's mission of unlocking the written word. They also foster a culture of innovation and risk taking that makes for a fast-paced work environment with ample opportunities for upward mobility and fast-paced growth.
What is the best part about your compensation package?
I've worked for large corporations before, and I have to say that the benefits I receive from Newsela are second to none. From the one-medical membership, to our gym reimbursement program, my pay and benefits prove that Newsela cares about the wellbeing of its employees.
What makes you most happy at work?
I'm most excited when we deliver a solution to a client and their teachers share stories of how Newsela is moving the needle for learners in classrooms. These are the moments I'm reminded of why we are here, and how lucky I am to be a part of an industry that matters.
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