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Have you tried these Great Minds features yet? We know your priority is your students and all the important work happening in your classroom. To help your day run as smoothly as possible, these features were created with you and your students in mind.

Congratulations to the districts featured in the Center for Public Research and Leadership's latest report for embracing high-quality, research-backed curriculum and prioritizing professional learning.🎉📈 Your thoughtful approach and commitment to student achievement are helping to close learning gaps and create more opportunities for all learners. Read the full report here: https://ow.ly/4XS150Z3eU5

America’s students are facing the steepest learning crisis in a generation, with our most vulnerable learners falling further behind. Still, innovative leaders and committed educators are working to close the gap and build a brighter future. Join our CEO, John White, alongside Thomas Kane and Christina Grant, for a live GSVtv conversation moderated by Deborah Quazzo. They’ll dive into the latest data exploring the likely causes of the declines, what true recovery requires, and how some districts and states are turning the tide. RSVP here: https://hubs.li/Q04h8SMS0 Let us know if you’ll be tuning in!

What if every student and every teacher had the tools and support they needed to succeed? In the latest episode of the Learning Can't Wait podcast by Fullmind, Great Minds CEO John White sits down with Hayley Spira-Bauer to explore how pairing high-quality, research-backed curriculum with consistent expectations and strong accountability can transform teaching and learning and improve student outcomes. Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/ghXkcsNY

Florida math educators: your summer just got more valuable. ⭐️ The Florida Math Educators Virtual Summit is coming June 16–17, and it's completely free. Two days. 20+ Florida-specific sessions. Content built around B.E.S.T. Standards, instructional practice, and leadership strategies — designed for classroom teachers and school leaders alike. No travel. No cost. Just great PD. Register and build your schedule: https://lnkd.in/eH26gMSJ Great Minds

Our team had a great day with Ohio educators and The Reading League Ohio discussing approaches to morphology and building fluency. Dr. Carolyn Turner shared insights on early literacy, Dr. Michelle Elia highlighted how fun and important morphology can be, and Dr. Heather Blythe shared her expertise on the importance of fluency. We also heard from a panel of educators on the Science of Reading, featuring a teacher from a Wit & Wisdom district partner. Grateful to be part of conversations that support educators and empower student success!

Kayla Piel, principal of Circle Cross Ranch Elementary School in San Tan Valley, Arizona, and a former classroom teacher, is redefining what it means to lead for student success. From participating in professional development with her staff to joining weekly planning meetings and even co-teaching in classrooms, Kayla and her leadership team are reimagining the traditional principal role. We are proud to be their partners in education. Read more about her successful approach here: https://lnkd.in/eadNXK_f

Teacher support is leading to student success at Simpson County Schools. After implementing Eureka Math² and getting strong professional development and coaching around the program, teachers are gaining a deeper understanding of the mathematics within the curriculum. Best of all, that’s translating to better results for their students. 📈 Read more about this district's commitment to success here: https://lnkd.in/esQk62wp

Celebrate greatness with us by honoring the teachers who made a lasting impact on you. Maybe it was their encouragement. Their patience. Their high expectations. Or a moment that stayed with you long after you left their classroom. Who made a difference in your life and what do you remember most? A moment? A lesson? A belief they helped build in you? Share your story and help us say thank you to the educators who continue to inspire who we are. ❤️🍎

In recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re celebrating YOU, our education community!     Whether you’re an educator, school leader, or education advocate, your role matters.     We’d love to know...what’s your connection to education? Vote in the poll below + share in the comments what you love most about being part of the education community.