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Brita Hammer
Brita Hammer received a B.S. in Marketing at North Dakota State University. She started with Edmentum in March 2018 and currently serves as a Marketing Associate. Brita is passionate about providing teachers resources to help their students achieve in and out of the classroom.

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[Weekly Inspiration] Science, Comedy, & Fun Come Together on “Science with Sophie” YouTube Show

As an educator, you’re probably aware that it’s not always easy to make science fun. Scientists like Bill Nye, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and even the band OK Go have been able to find a balance between science, fun, and entertainment – but where are the ladies at? That’s where comedic scientist Sophia Shrand comes in.

[Weekly Inspiration] Lessons Learned from America’s Oldest Teacher

Agnes “Granny” Zhelesnik wasn’t your typical 102-year-old. Every morning, she would get up and head to the Sundance School in New Jersey to teach cooking and sewing lessons to elementary students. You wouldn’t believe how busy Agnes kept herself – between teaching classes and making costumes for the school play, she led a busy and fulfilling life.

4 Unique Elective Courses Offered Through Edmentum Courseware

Students have a wide variety of interests in many subject areas, and they sometimes struggle to find elective courses that they are truly interested in.

Top 6 Blogs from the 2017–18 School Year

The end of the school year brings about a lot of reflection. Many teachers look back on how the year went and students remember what they learned. At Edmentum, things are no different! We love to look back on past blog posts to see what really resonated with our audience throughout the school year.

[Weekly Inspiration] How you can move from a “yeah but” to a “what if” culture

Looking for some motivation for the week ahead? We’ve pulled one of our favorite TED Talks that will inspire you to create a culture of creativity at your school by saying “Yes!”

Top 10 Tips for Summer School Success

Summer school can present its own set of challenges unique from the typical school year. Shorter timelines, special student populations, and the limited time teachers have for preparation can cause stress for even the most seasoned professionals. At Edmentum, we’ve helped thousands of educators conquer the summer semester, and we want to share our tips for a successful summer school program. Take a look at the list we’ve compiled of our top 10 tips for summer school success:

[Weekly Inspiration] Student Invites Former Teacher to Harvard Graduation 21 Years Later

At the end of the school year in 1997, Mrs. Toensing, a sixth-grade teacher from Yuma, Arizona wrote a note in Christin Gilmer’s report card. It read: “It has been a joy to have you in class. Keep up the good work! Invite me to your Harvard graduation!” Little did she know, Christin would do just that 21 years later.

[Personalized Learning] 3 Student Engagement Features to Look for in an Online Program

Effective personalized learning is all about finding a delicate balance between offering students choice in how, when, and what pace they learn, while simultaneously providing them with the individualized attention needed to truly push them forward academically. For instructors in the classroom, providing this kind of tailored experience for 20 or more students is a challenging (and at times overwhelming) undertaking. Online tools can be a valuable resource to save teachers precious time by taking care of some of the legwork of providing students with the right content, as well as sifting through data to find the real insights. However, regardless of how high-quality a program may be, students won’t enjoy use it if it doesn’t offer an interesting, enjoyable experience.