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McKenna Wierman
McKenna Wierman studied Journalism at the University of Mississippi, and has worked with Edmentum since June 2016. She currently serves as a Marketing Associate, and believes that empowered teachers are the key to successful students.

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[Exact Path + Study Island] When Engagement Sparks a Successful Implementation

At Edmentum, we’re fiercely committed to working with our educator partners to understand the unique ways they’re approaching these challenges through technology. And, as a part of those ongoing conversations, we often find that questions arise. How do I ensure that students meet proficiency expectations AND growth goals? If I’m using multiple programs, how can they work together, and what does an implementation actually look like? Well, rather than summarizing insights from customers near and far, we thought it was time to go deep and let you hear from one such educator who’s employing two Edmentum programs, Exact Path and Study Island, to drive toward rigorous outcomes that align with her goals and her students’ goals.

[Weekly EdNews Round Up] Is the Summer Heat Frying Your Brain?

Ever been so hot, you felt like you couldn’t think? Turns out you weren’t just being dramatic after all- hot summer weather could be influencing your cognitive performance! Read all about how heat can slow down your brain in this week’s EdNews Round Up!

[Weekly EdNews Round Up] A Look at SCOTUS Nominee Brett Kavanaugh

The President of the United States recently nominated a federal appeals court judge in Washington, Brett Kavanaugh, for the open position in the U.S. Supreme Court. Many wonder: What kind of impact could this nominee have on national education? Read about Kavanaugh’s background and key rulings, and more in this week’s EdNews Round Up!

Meet Inspiring Educator Stephanie Kearney of Penn Alexander School in Pennsylvania

“It is my job to teach children the material mandated, but it is also my responsibility to make sure they enjoy science and will explore STEM in college and career.”

[Weekly EdNews Round Up] Raising Kids Who Want to Read – Even During Summer

Kids have a lot of leisure time over summer break, but not enough of them are using it to read for pleasure. Read up on some tips on how to encourage kids to pick up a book when they have some down time this summer in this week’s EdNews Round Up!

[Weekly EdNews Round Up] ISTE Announces Plans to Expand Conference Series

Didn’t make it to ISTE in Chicago this week? No worries, you can read all about the conference’s plans to expand, along with stories on the Supreme Court’s ruling in ‘Janus’, teacher’s running for office in Oklahoma and why kids have different brains, all in this week’s EdNews Round Up!

Meet Inspiring Educator Kami Ferguson of Demorest Elementary in Georgia

You won’t catch students in Kami Ferguson’s 2nd grade classroom saying, “This is too hard.” Nor will you hear, “I can’t do this” or “I’m done.” In Kami’s class, there’s always more learning to do.

[Weekly EdNews Round Up] Educating Migrant Children in Shelters: 6 Things to Know

Thousands of migrant children who have been separated from their families and are in federal custody are entitled to certain education services while they remain there. Take a look at the official education requirements for children being detained, the qualifications for those being hired to provide these children with classroom instruction, and more in this week’s EdNews Round Up.