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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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Trick or Treat! Free October Classroom Resources from Edmentum

It’s the spookiest time of year! Check out a few of our favorite free resources that are perfect for your class this month.

How Educators are Supporting the Whole Learner This School Year

Learning goes so far beyond what can be taught from a textbook or lecture, and supporting students as they develop social and emotional learning skills is critical to their whole wellbeing and succ

Teachers Share Their Goals for the 2022-23 School Year

One of the best things about a new school year is the feeling of a fresh start that comes along with it. What possibilities await this year? What opportunities?

Attendance Awareness Month: Resources to Fight Chronic Absenteeism

September is Attendance Awareness Month, and as schools gear up for the new school year, it’s a great time to double down on attendance policies to help build good habits for students from the very beginning. While many states are focusing on combatting chronic absenteeism as a part of their ESSA plans, it’s important for administrators to be armed with the resources necessary to create a plan of attack.

[Free Resources] Start the New School Year with FREE Classroom Resources for September

School is back in session, and now is the perfect time to plan some time to celebrate all the great things about September!

10 Ways to Increase Graduation Rates

Here are 10 tips to increase your school’s graduation rates and help your students reach their full potential.

[Teacher Shortages] Over 950 Educators Share How Administrators Can Best Retain & Support Them

Teacher retention is more important now than ever, as administrators across the country are doing everything they can to keep great teachers happy and a part of their school district.

What Administrators Need to Know About Teacher Shortages

A growing number of districts and states around the country have faced significant teacher shortages in recent years. Administrators have found themselves scrambling to fill open positions with qualified candidates and have been forced to find creative, and at times, less than ideal, solutions to overcome this issue. And, these shortages come with negative impacts on multiple levels. Teachers are left with larger class sizes, increased workloads, and classes outside of their area of expertise; students are at risk of missing out on the type of top-quality instruction they need and deserve in order to thrive academically. Here, we’ll take a closer look at what lies at the root of these teacher-shortage issues and what administrators can consider doing to meet specific challenges in their own buildings.