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

eSchool News

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

Edsurge

In my role at Edmentum , I am inspired by these stories daily. 2) Video - Personalizing Learning at Oregon High School Learn how Oregon High School in Oregon, Wisconsin uses technology to personalize the learning experience. 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

Edsurge

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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Creating a Classroom Routine for Online or Hybrid Learning Students

Waterford

In your brick-and-mortar classroom, routines let your students know when to come and go, where to sit, when and how to complete assignments, and how to enter and leave the classroom. How to submit work. A solid, predictable routine can help. Creating a Routine to Help Students Learn. What tasks to complete. April 2020.

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A Student Agency Game Plan—How to Use Data to Bridge Choice and Accountability

Edsurge

More on Student Agency from Edmentum. Portfolios and Progress Monitoring Helping Students Analyze Their Data Using Actionable Data to Inform Instruction How Students Can Reflect on Their Learning Personalized Learning and Engagement Keeping Students On Track in Summer School.

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

eSchool News

Winner: Dr. Jesus Jara, Superintendent, Clark County School District Nominated by: Edmentum Dr. Jesus Jara is a passionate educator who serves as superintendent of Clark County School District (CCSD), the 5th-largest school district in the nation, educating more than 300,000 students–64 percent of the student population in Nevada.

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Teacher shortages force districts to use online education programs

The Hechinger Report

There’s just this moment where you’ve asked enough questions that the student has no idea how to answer and gotten enough blank stares that there’s just defeat. Lucas Rapisarda, director of operations for the Rosedale Freedom Project, said the program doesn’t always give clear guidance on how to complete assignments.

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