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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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[Teacher Tips] Keeping Elementary Students Reading over Winter Break

Educators know that the one of the best ways to become stronger readers is to practice every day. So how do you make sure that your students are motivated to find some time to read while they enjoy their winter break? Check out these tips on ways you can encourage your students to read at every grade level

[Weekly EdNews Round Up] First Charter School Strike Underway

In the country’s first-ever charter teacher’s strike, hundreds of educators in Chigago’s Acero chater school network have walked out of their classrooms and onto the picket lines. Meanwhile, the country mourns the loss of “education president” George H. W. Bush, who died last week at the age of 94, and a new study has found that later school start times could be the key to improved school behavior. Read all about these stories and more in this week’s EdNews Round Up.

[Free Classroom Resources] Celebrate Winter Holidays with EducationCity!

As the days draw nearer and nearer to winter break, now is the perfect time to turn your students’ holiday excitement into a teachable moment!

[Weekly EdNews Round Up] The Fleeting Magic of Scholastic Book Fairs

Reminisce about the wonder and awe of the scholastic book fair in this week’s EdNews Round Up. You’ll also find stories on how midterm elections could shake up education policy, how immigration policies are impacting school attendance, how dual-language programs can boost ELL academic success, and more!

[Weekly EdNews Round Up] Educators in Paradise Flee California Wildfire

Wildfires raging across the landscape of Northern California have driven thousands from their homes, including students and teachers in Paradise, where teachers and bus drivers helped dozens of students and staff escape to safety. Read all about this, more takeaways from the midterms, and other stories in this week’s EdNews Round Up.

[Weekly EdNews Round Up] Nearly 1,800 Educators Ran for Office in the Midterms. Here’s Who Won

This year’s midterm elections saw a record number of educator candidates—more than any other election cycle. Now that the dust has settled, who won? And what will the ‘Year of the Teacher Politician’ mean for education policy? Real all about this and more in this week’s EdNews Round Up!

[Weekly EdNews Round Up] Is America’s Next Generation of Voters Ready for the Job?

Midterm elections are right around the corner, and many first-time voters will be heading to the polls. There is no doubt this year’s elections are important to the nation, and that young voters will have a major impact on the outcome, but is the first-time voter ready for the job? Read all about this and more in this week’s EdNews Round Up!

[Free Classroom Resources] STEM Day, Veterans Day, and Thanksgiving with EducationCity!

Check out these fun resources we’ve assembled to make National STEM Day, Veterans Day, and Thanksgiving celebrations a blast in your classroom!