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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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[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.

Thinking Outside of the Box to Prepare Learners for College-Level Work

With community college administrators under significant pressure to increase retention rates and find creative ways for students to complete remedial classes on the first attempt, strategic tools are integral. Exact Path can help.

What Coronavirus Relief Funding for K–12 Education Means for SEL Programs in Schools

This is a brief designed to inform education professionals about the federal money available for funding essential programming for helping students recover and thrive as they reenter schools fr

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.

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.