10 Teachers Share Their Biggest Wins of the School Year Yet

This year, we’ve seen so many students, families and caregivers, school staff and administrators, and educators go above and beyond to accomplish incredible things, even in the face of uncertainty. Edmentum knows how important it is to celebrate success and achievement, which is why we went to our amazing network of educators on Facebook and Twitter and asked you to tell us: what’s a win your school or district has experienced this school year? What are you most proud of so far when it comes to your students? Here are just a few of the amazing responses we received:

1. “We are 5 days a week face to face...we worked so hard on review and catching kids up from being gone since March! We are now working hard on grade level and doing so well!”
   -Julie T.

2. “Our school (Title One) has provided all of our students with internet access, Chromebooks and free meals! It is so amazing to be able to support our families.”
   - Katie E.

3. “The fact that our school district made sure all students in grades 4th-12th have Chromebooks and hot spots as need is our big win. I am most proud of my students for logging in every day to our meetings, working hard, never giving up, and being positive about this situation.”
   - Whitney C.

4. “I’m most proud of my students showing up, participating the most comfortable way they can, asking questions, doing their work, responding to feedback, and most importantly - not giving up!”
   - Christy G.

5. “Working with families to support them and students however we can, including bus meal drop offs and pick up locations, tech support, virtual conferences, supplies mailed home.
   - Samantha L.

And don’t miss these awesome wins educators shared with us on our Twitter, too!

My biggest win was meeting with one of my special education students today and he opened up about some of the anxieties he is having in English class. He really wants to make friends and do his best. I’m so glad he opened up and was able to talk to me. #edmentumbacktoschool pic.twitter.com/WIZFLcc8By

— (@MsShields2020) September 25, 2020

Finished a science unit over simple machines with my 3rd graders and sent small kits of materials to design and create their own simple machines. One student asked if they could use their own materials....then they sent this saying “BEST LESSON EVER” #bigwin #PBLathome #catapult pic.twitter.com/maMxj8yuSB

— vhoward2115 (@vhoward2115) September 24, 2020

My biggest back to school win has been connecting with my students. Last year I taught some of them and haven't seen them since March 13th. I have missed them so much! Just to see them smile makes it all worth it. pic.twitter.com/4e81XMmUKf

— Mrs. Jen T - Special Educator (@wallburner) September 23, 2020

Getting books back into my student’s hands! We unexpectedly shut down last spring. No library. No books. Seeing them back in the library, excited to checkout books again is just the best thing ever!!! They are so excited! I am too! Their joy is everything!

— Mandi (@mcjnkx) September 24, 2020

My greatest win has been to connect with my students and build on those relationships. They attend our Google meets with smiles and leave confidently to complete their assignments. Extremely proud of their flexibility and drive to learn. #EdmentumBackToSchool

— MzJd (@jcae2008) September 24, 2020

Interested in learning about fun ideas and tips to inspire your students as they reach their individual growth goals, whether they are doing so in the classroom, virtually, or in a hybrid setting? Check out our blog: [Teacher Tips] 9 Incentives to Motivate Your Students At Home and In School!