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

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Profiled and interviewed here is winner Dr. Jesus Jara , superintendent of Clark County School District nominated by Edmentum. Dr. Jara collaborated with Edmentum to introduce a program focused on accelerating learning in core subject areas, specifically to improve math and reading scores. NWEA MAP points on average.

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A Back-to-School, Personalized Learning Toolkit

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In my role at Edmentum , I am inspired by these stories daily. One of my favorites is from Kate Wagner, principal of Red Mill Elementary, who says, “ We are no longer teaching to the middle.” Source: Edmentum ; full size video here. Source: Edmentum ; full size video here. Source: Edmentum ; full size video here.

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This Toolkit Helps Take the Stress Out of State Testing

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At Edmentum , it’s our goal to put educators first in everything we do. Highlights include how to create a positive school culture around testing, the best ways to partner with parents and suggestions for utilizing available funding. Edmentum is currently running special pricing on Study Island for new customers.

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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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Nominee: Laura Johnson , Apex Learning Virtual School Nominated by: Edmentum. As a parent, Laura knows the value of a teacher who truly cares about each individual student and that is exactly how she chooses to impact students’ lives and educational journeys—by making those connections, whether students are 38 miles or 1,038 miles away.

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Which Edtech Companies Are Listening to Teachers?

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As founder of the Center for Education Market Dynamics, Livingston has spent the better part of two decades thinking about how to get edtech innovations to the students who need them most. I'd much rather they build for Abbott Elementary than for Palo Alto High School. Edmentum has a huge footprint in U.S.

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Hero Awards finalists: 18 schools and educators dedicated to learning

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When the pandemic started, Upchurch knew this would permanently change how students learn. The challenge was how to quickly adapt to the circumstances and make sure all students in the district had easy, affordable, and quick access to the technologies needed to succeed throughout the school year and in years to come.

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