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Introducing EdOptions Academy Teacher of the Year Diane McRandal!

At Edmentum, we take our ‘Educator First’ mission to heart—for the teachers and administrators we partner with across the country, and for the virtual teachers that work for our EdOptions Academy virtual school! That’s why we’re excited to announce our new annual Edmentum EdOptions Academy Educator of the Year Award and introduce our very first winner—Health and Physical Education teacher Diane McRandal.

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Meet Middle School Milestones in Science and Social Studies with Study Island

McKenna Wierman

Any teacher who has ever had the privilege of teaching in grades 6-8 knows that middle schoolers present a unique challenge.

[Weekly EdNews Round Up] Remembering Toni Morrison: A Gifted Teacher

McKenna Wierman

The late African American author Toni Morrison left behind a timeless legacy in literature, and an immeasurable impact on the lives of many. One woman, professor Jocelyn Chadwick, remembers Morrison not only as a friend, but as a gifted educator. Read all about this story and more in this week’s EdNews Round Up.

[Upcoming August Webinars] All About Summer Program Enhancements

Brita Hammer

Edmentum holds monthly webinars of informative and educational topics that are great opportunities for all educators to conveniently fulfill professional development requirements and also stay on top of the latest Edmentum news. In August, we’re focusing on the new updates and enhancements of our products.

7 Educator Network Members Share Their Absolute Truths to Education

Winnie O'Leary

I recently asked the Edmentum Educator Network “What is the one thing you believe is the absolute truth to education?” There was a rush of answers.

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Teacher Tips

Teach Like TED: 9 Practical Classroom Tips Taken from TED Talks

Madison Michell

While your next lesson on fractions doesn’t need to be TED Talk–worthy, applying some of the secrets from these skilled speakers could change your teaching practice for the better. Here are nine quotable moments that (in my opinion) belong in every teacher development program.

2 Star Educators Share Their Best Practices When It Comes to Technology Implementation

McKenna Wierman

They say there’s no better teacher than experience, but when it comes to making tough decisions around implementing technology in your school or classroom this year, we prefer learning from the bes

It’s Never Too Early to Start: Exploring CTE at the Elementary Level Through Play

Winnie O'Leary

This is not another blog about the value of CTE.

Top 5 Tips for Surviving Your First Year of Teaching High School

Jen Caldwell

I recently reached out to my teacher friends, some veterans with years of experience and some whose first year wasn’t so long ago, and they offered the following tips to help you survive your first year of teaching high school.

College and Career

8 Engaging Courses Recommended for TRIO Upward Bound Veteran Learners

David Disko

I want to share eight of the courses I would recommend for learners in the TRIO Veterans Upward Bound Program to consider, as I’ve personally seen these courses be well-received by military learners (and adult learners in general).

Defining Credentials: Differences Among Certificates, Certifications, Degrees, and Licenses

Fabiola Garcia

Whether it’s certificates versus certifications or degrees versus licenses, let’s discuss these four different types of credentials and the length of time and maintenance needed to upkeep them, and we’ll look at a few examples for each type so that you can get a better idea of what they entail.

How Are States Performing Under ESSA?

Dave Adams

We are now several years into the implementation of ESSA; we have the first full year of school data from the 2017–18 school year; and states are currently in the midst of annual school testing. So, it seems like a good time to step back and take a look at how states are faring under ESSA accountability. To do this, we’ll examine the data and dashboards of a few states selected to show a variety of different approaches to ESSA accountability.

[ACT Prep] Edmentum’s New and Updated Courses for the ACT WorkKeys Exams

John Ulsh

We have three updated and newly created preparation courses for the ACT WorkKeys exams that reflect updated standards and requirements from ACT®. Each of these courses is leveled to match the assessments and help students improve their knowledge. Students will find that each level builds upon previous levels, requiring cumulative knowledge of prior and current levels to move ahead successfully in a course.

Intervention

Educators’ Guide to Supporting Intervention Across All Grade Levels

Regina Waddell

To help you prepare your intervention strategy, here’s a curated list of our best intervention-focused resources to provide guidance no matter what grade or subject you teach.

[Study Island + Exact Path] How Two Texas Districts Boosted Student Achievement Through Intervention, Acceleration, and Practice

Alexis Brakebill

Educators are often faced with two seemingly competing priorities: providing instruction for each student at the just-right level and making sure that students can demonstrate mastery on the grade-

How a Texas High School Took a Holistic Approach to Boost Student Achievement

Regina Waddell

There is no silver bullet for improving student achievement; instead, progress often comes through focused initiatives that impact a variety of aspects of a school’s or district’s educational progr

4 Questions Answered About Exact Path Building Blocks

Madison Michell

In the context of our K-12 personalized learning program, Exact Path, a Building Block is a lesson that covers a prerequisite skill (often from a lower grade level) and is introduced into the student’s learning path automatically, when remediation is needed. To further explain how Building Blocks work in Exact Path, we’re answering four common questions on the topic.

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