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This heroic superintendent won’t quit in the pursuit of district excellence

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Jesus Jara , superintendent of Clark County School District nominated by Edmentum. Since assuming the role of superintendent in 2018, Dr. Jara has been on a mission to move the district from pockets of excellence to an excellent school system, where every student can thrive.

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Sneak a peek at 8 eSN K-12 Hero Awards contenders

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Ebert , nominated by Discovery Education Tamiko Hatcher , nominated by Edmentum Dr. Jesus Jara , nominated by Edmentum Johnston County Public Schools , nominated by Savvas Learning Company Tom Lamont , nominated by Tech Ed Concepts, Inc. Elementary and high school students from across the district were part of the initial program.

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And the winners of the 2023 K-12 Hero Awards are…

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Here’s a look at each winner: Winner: John Arthur, 6th Grade Teacher, Meadowlark Elementary School Nominated by: Follett John Arthur was the 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year and one of four finalists for 2021 National Teacher of the Year. Elementary and high school students from across the district were part of the initial program.

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17 Hero Awards finalists demonstrate their commitment to education

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It all started in September 2018. Nominee: Laura Johnson , Apex Learning Virtual School Nominated by: Edmentum. Nominee: Mark Hess , Mary Helen Guest Elementary School Nominated by: Epson. Jones County Public Schools: Forward-Thinking K-12 Heroes of the Pandemic.

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Hack Education Weekly News

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.” Via Politico : “Partnerships between local law enforcement agencies and federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement led to the displacement of more than 300,000 Hispanic students between 2000 and 2011, with most of those students disappearing from elementary schools.” ” Education in the Courts.