In this Special Achievement Spotlight discussion, you’ll hear from some of the best of the best in American education. When the pandemic hit, they didn't just augment learning with technology, they went deeper in, changing the structure of teaching and learning to create a superior learning experience for their students and communities. Included in this discussion are EduJedi Knight award winner - Dr. Mark Benigni, Superintendent at Meriden Public Schools (CT), EduJedi Achiever award winner - Ben Fobert, Principal at Mountain House High School, Lammersville Unified School District (CA) and EduJedi Achiever award winner - Michelle Young, Director of Instructional Technology at Galena Park Independent School District (TX). You’ll learn the specific programs and strategies that these award-winning educators put in place, so you can bring them home to your school or district.
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National Gathering and Awards 2020 - Special Achievement Spotlight
• Dec. 16, 2020
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