Leaders of School Districts Using Apex Learning Digital Curriculum Recognized
Country's top district leaders honored in the "Leaders To Learn From" report
SEATTLE, March 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Apex Learning, the leading provider of blended and virtual learning solutions to the nation's schools, is proud to announce that the Education Week "Leaders To Learn From" report, which spotlights the nation's most outstanding school district leaders, has named three Apex Learning clients for tackling the pressing challenges in K-12 education.
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Each year, Education Week shines a spotlight on some of the nation's outstanding school district leaders in its Leaders To Learn From report, highlighting their efforts to energize fellow educators in raising student achievement and improving student outcomes.
Terry B. Grier, superintendent, and Lenny J. Schad, chief technology information officer for Houston Independent School District, Christopher Chatmon, the executive director of the Office of African-American Male Achievement for Oakland Unified School District, and Vickie Reed, superintendent from Murray County Schools have all been recognized for using innovative strategies to improve curriculum and instruction, address management challenges, stretch resources, utilize new technologies effectively and create optimal learning environments that prepare all students for success.
"Congratulations to these leaders who are successfully incorporating digital curriculum as part of their efforts to improve student outcomes," said Cheryl Vedoe, CEO of Apex Learning. "These educators are achieving results by supporting teachers to individualize instruction and engage with students one-on-one as facilitators of learning."
The view the full 2015 Leaders To Learn From report, visit: http://leaders.edweek.org/?cmp=ENL-EU-NEWS1.
About Apex Learning
Nearly two decades ago Apex Learning emerged as a leader in digital learning for secondary education, developing online Advanced Placement courses to provide students who would otherwise not have access the opportunity to take rigorous, college-level courses. Recognizing the challenges schools face in meeting the needs of every student — from those struggling to stay on track for graduation to those capable of accelerating their learning — the company continues to develop innovative, digital learning solutions to support teachers and provide every student with the opportunity to excel beyond his or her expectations.
Today Apex Learning offers a comprehensive catalog of rigorous, standards-based online courses that meet high school graduation requirements. Apex Learning Comprehensive Courses are used by schools nationwide for both initial credit and credit recovery. The company's latest digital learning solution —Tutorials — are a key component of effective blended learning, providing classroom teachers with the critical resources they need to meet the needs of all students including preparation for high stakes assessments, targeted intervention and just-in-time remediation and enhanced instruction for all students.
Apex Learning, headquartered in Seattle, is accredited by the Northwest Accreditation Commission and its courses are approved for National Collegiate Athletic Association eligibility. For more information, visit www.apexlearning.com or call 1.800.453.1454.
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