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Laura Porter-Jones

Laura Porter-Jones has worked as a teacher and administrator in public, private, charter, parochial, and international schools for over 25 years. In her current role as an Education Consultant for Edmentum, she puts that experience to use helping schools and districts utilize Edmentum programs to best meet student needs. Laura holds a B.A. in Drama and Religion from Kenyon College and an M.A. in Educational Administration and Supervision from the University of Phoenix.

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How to Structure Your TRIO Program for Student Growth and Academic Success

Edmentum has been partnering with Federal TRIO Programs for years, and we’ve seen how educators and administrators have used our solutions successfully to structure their programs. Our all-inclusive solutions can be used for tutoring, coaching, and supporting students throughout the learning process.

Closing Skill Gaps for Adult Learners with Exact Path

Whether adult learners are coming back to school to gain new skills or trying to earn their GED credentials, Edmentum provides research-based solutions to assist educators and adult learners in facing unique challenges and circumstances.

[Summer School Planning] 4 Instructional Best Practices to Support Credit Recovery

Here are four instructional best-practices for administrators and teachers to consider when getting ready for summer school classes.

Bright vs. Gifted: Differentiating Your Enrichment Plan

Sometimes, categorizing and labeling students can make you wince. It’s one of those things that you’d just rather not do. However, there are instances when identifying qualities that students may have in common can be extremely valuable.

An Introduction to Enrichment and Supportive Classroom Strategies

When a classroom teacher suggests that he or she will be providing ‘enrichment’ to students, it can often lead to confusion due to the various definitions of the term.

[Education Leadership] 6 Ways Administrators Can Boost Teacher Retention

Teacher retention is a huge issue that all school and district administrators face. Here’re six ways to help new and veteran staff establish teams that they can rely on in order to keep teacher retention rates up and increase student achievement.

Five Considerations for School Administrators in Finding and Retaining Great Teachers

Teacher retention in the United States is an ongoing issue that affects student achievement and school climate. Here are five things to consider as you work to find and retain outstanding classroom teachers.

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