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Shane Dennison

Shane Dennison is Edmentum's State & Federal Programs Manager, and has been with the company for the past thirteen years. Prior to Edmentum, Shane taught eight years at the high school and college levels within the Cleveland, Ohio area. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Education (Educational Technology Management specialization), a M.A. in Education, and a M.A. in History.

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[Edmentum’s Commitment] Our Alignment to the Future Ready PA Index

As a demonstration of our commitment, we have completed rubrics that address each section of the Future Ready PA Index for two of our assessment solutions, Study Island and Edmentum Assessments Test Packs.

[Edmentum’s Commitment] Meeting State & 3rd Party Approvals with Quality Content

At Edmentum, we put great emphasis on ensuring we are continually reviewing state and third-party approval lists to ensure that we are meeting relevant standards and providing learners with engaging, meaningful online experiences.

How Edmentum Courseware Is Meeting University of California “a-g” Standards

Edmentum works closely with the University of California and the California DOE to make sure that our online courses meet the rigorous "a-g" standards designed to ensure that students attain the breadth and depth of general knowledge to be successful in advanced studies.

Graduation Rates & Credit Recovery: By the Numbers

In this post, we will look at where the statistics regarding graduation rates in our country actually stand, why this issue needs to remain a priority, and the current role of credit recovery programs.

Hot Off the Press! Secondary At-Risk Students’ Online Course Self-Confidence Levels

Our state and federal programs manager, Shane Dennison, recently published a book detailing his research on at-risk students' self-confidence levels and outcomes in online courses. Read on for a sneak peek at the book and four strategies to improve student outcomes that Shane's research uncovered!

Required Student Interaction and Online Courses

Live chat, class discussion boards, email, webinars, and virtual field trips are all samples of online course interactions that have become staples over the past 10 years. Are they all needed for online student success? Or is it primarily the frequency and/or the application of a substantial grade percentage that needs to be changed to existing modes of online interactions between students and instructors?