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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 Digital Marketing Specialist, and believes that empowered teachers are the key to successful students.

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[Talking Ed] 3 Creative Ways to Help Solve for Your Teacher Shortages

With everything going on, the last thing anyone wants to worry about is staffing. Teacher shortages remain a problem across the country for many administrators.

[EdNews Round Up Update] COVID-19 and Education Impacts

The recent reports of COVID-19, or coronavirus, across the U.S has led to the closure of many schools and districts globally. We stand with you, focused on building school around the student, especially during times where access to quality instruction is restricted. In these situations, online learning is more relevant and important than ever, and we want to help so that you can continue to meet your learners' academic needs. In this special edition of Edmentum’s News Round Up, you’ll find the latest news we have gathered pertaining to COVID-19 and the impact on U.S. education. Of course, you can find the latest updates and data on COVID-19 on the Center for Disease Control and World Health Organization websites.

[School Closures] Resources for Successful E-Learning Days

Whether you’ve started implementing e-learning days to make up class time or you’re just looking for more information, we’ve compiled a list of our best resources all about e-learning and bad weather days to help you and your students get the most out of spontaneous days off.

[EdNews Round Up] COVID-19 and Education Impacts

No one knows better than educators about the importance of staying up-to-date. The recent reports of COVID-19, or coronavirus, across the U.S has led to the closure of many schools and districts globally. In this special edition of Edmentum’s News Round Up, you’ll find the latest news we have gathered pertaining to COVID-19 and the impact on U.S. education. Of course, you can find the latest updates and data on COVID-19 on the Center for Disease Control and World Health Organization websites as well as helpful resources.

[Weekly Inspiration] Kentucky Educator Turns to TikTok to Teach Compassion

It seems like more and more teachers are finding new and creative ways to connect with their students using TikTok.

The Top 5 Education Conferences in 2020 You Won’t Want to Miss

Conferences are a great way to meet new people, get exposed to new ideas, and experience thoughtful conversations on the latest and greatest trends and need-to-know topics in education.

[Free Resources] 4 Fun and Easy Spring Equinox Activities

The spring equinox not only brings with warm weather and more sunshine, it also means more opportunities for learning! In addition to the old reliable (and always fun) science lessons we turn to when the seasons to change (the solar system, plant life and vegetation, weather patterns) there are fresh, creative ways to touch on the spring-themed subjects we know and love, and even incorporate subjects like art and writing. Check out these four activity ideas for equinox themed learning!

[Weekly Inspiration] Female Welding Teacher Inspires Students to go into Trade

It’s almost Women’s History Month and a Female Tech Ed Teacher in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, is paving the way and inspiring her female students to enter the field.