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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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[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.

[EdNews Round Up] Student Health and Wellness

Between the chaos of test preparation, grading, managing the classroom, keeping up with students, and everything else that comes along like school, sometimes it’s easy to put health and wellness on the back burner. In this EdNews Round Up, we dive into student health and wellness, including stories on how staying in school and spending time with friends can help you live longer, mindfulness and meditation in the classroom, how some districts are preparing for potential virus outbreaks, and more.