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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.

[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.

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.