sarah.cornelius@edmentum.com

Sarah Cornelius

Sarah Cornelius is a Senior Marketing Specialist at Edmentum and has been with the company since 2014. In her role, she works to provide educators with engaging and insightful resources. Sarah received her B.S. in Professional Communications and Emerging Media from the University of Wisconsin - Stout.

All Posts by Sarah Cornelius

Cool to Be Kind: Teaching Kindness in the Classroom by Celebrating the Small Things

Anxiety and depression are on the rise in children from preschoolers to teenagers, and the negative news cycle does

[EdTech Evaluation] 4 Reasons to Pilot a New Program During Second Semester

The beginning of second semester, when needs and challenges are well-known, is a great time to pilot a program that can lead to meaningful improvements in student outcomes. Here are four reasons to consider a second semester pilot of one of Edmentum’s online learning programs:

Putting Student Needs First to Build a Foundation for Academic Success: How Little Falls High School Leverages Edmentum Courseware for Credit Recovery and Hybrid Online Learning

Anyone who has lived in a small town knows how strong the ties of community are. Rural communities have so much to offer, but they also face some unique challenges. And especially in recent decades, some of these communities have watched the standby industry dry up or move away; dealt with the consequences of generational poverty; or seen population demographics shift significantly.

How 5 EdOptions Academy Teachers Foster Student Engagement in Virtual Courses

Recently, five of our exceptional EdOptions Academy teachers got together for a live panel to discuss the learning experience for students in our virtual courses. Here are some highlights of what these educators shared about the online teaching and learning process; how they keep students engaged and on track; and what they do to collaborate and communicate with their students, students’ families, and other educators.

10 High-Growth Career Fields That Don’t Require a Four-Year Degree

To help you and your students explore opportunities that break the college mold, we’ve put together this list of 10 high-growth career fields that don’t require a four-year university degree.

Get to Know Our PLC: Read These 10 Exclusive Articles from the Edmentum Educator Network on Education Topics That Matter

Check out these blog posts to see all of the learning that is taking place in our PLC—and yes, we realize these topics are a little bit all over the place, but isn’t that every educator’s day-to-day reality?

Student Story: A Fresh Start and Personal Connections Through Virtual Learning

At EdOptions Academy, our vision is empowering futures, one student at a time. The only way that happens is by recognizing each student as the unique person he or she is. Zach is one EdOptions Academy student who truly benefited from this personal approach.

[Classroom Funding] 19 Grants Michigan Educators Should Apply For

So, what’s the best solution when district and school budgets are tight? Try applying for a grant! We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of some of the best grants out there for Michigan educators—including state-specific programs, as well as national awards offered by corporations, professional societies, and nonprofit organizations—all organized by application due date*.