Month: May 2023

ReadTheory, an adaptive reading comprehension platform used by 18 million students in schools worldwide, celebrates the success of their 2023 Teacher of the Year Award winners.

WILMINGTON, Del., May 9, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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The 2022-2023 school year was challenging for teachers, as students entered classrooms at more varying levels than any other school year. With teacher nominations spanning 31 countries, the six awardees come from different regions with varying specialties, but they have one thing in common - they rose to the occasion and made an incredible impact on student achievement - despite ongoing challenges posed by the pandemic's learning loss.

The 2023 awardees are:

Elementary School Teacher of the Year: Anne Stehly, CA

Middle School Teacher of the Year: Caitlyn Herron, TX

High School Teacher of the Year: Carrie Kirkland, GA

Special Education Teacher of the Year: Kelly Stehlik, IN

ESL Teacher of the Year: Kevin Jordan, CA

International Teacher of the Year: Michael Doherty, Spain

"This year's reading scores fell by the largest margin in over 30 years, but these teachers were determined to make a difference," said Ron Kirschenbaum, Co-Managing Partner at ReadTheory.

Anne Stehly, a 3rd-grade teacher, and awardee from Rio School District in CA, wanted to change the trajectory. While there are many ways to measure students' growth, she started charting her students' Lexile Levels. "My 3rd graders started with a class average of a 275 Lexile Level and we just made our 600 Lexile Level goal on ReadTheory. My students are never discouraged by challenging passages because they've seen so much growth already, they know they will reach their next reading goal," she shares.

With such limited classroom time and learning gaps to fill, teachers had to get creative this year. Carrie Kirkland, the Dougherty County, GA awardee, found it necessary to give each student unique intervention and personalized time. "My students spend 30 minutes, three times a week, practicing on ReadTheory. The fact that the system operates on its own allows me the chance to have 1:1s with them." Kevin Jordan, an awardee from Los Angeles Unified School District in CA, also holds 1:1s with his students and uses data to drive instruction, "ReadTheory allows me to have solid metrics, so when I meet with students, we know where to improve their skills for course completion."

These educators put immense energy, imagination, and effort into their instruction to leave students feeling inspired and transformed. "While ReadTheory is a powerful tool, it is exceptional teachers like Anne, Caitlyn, Carrie, Kelly, Kevin, and Michael who make the real difference in their students' learning," says Josh Capon, Co-Managing partner at ReadTheory. 

About ReadTheory

ReadTheory's adaptive reading comprehension platform is used by 18 million students across the globe and is tailored for each. For more information on ReadTheory, visit www.readtheory.org. 

Contact Information:

Courtney Gacona Cioci

Head of Marketing

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The Office of Public Engagement Welcomed SHPE Members and Staff for an Exclusive Event at the White House

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., May 8, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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On April 18, 50 SHPE members joined a handful of SHPE staff at a briefing on "Building the Next Generation of Hispanic Leaders in STEM" held by the Office of Public Engagement at the White House in Washington, D.C., and organized by SHPE's Government Relations department. 

The purpose of the briefing was to bring together Administration officials and SHPE representatives for a meaningful discussion of how academia, the private sector, and government can meet labor needs, lower barriers, and increase representation while constructing a sustainable education and domestic workforce pipeline of Hispanic students and professionals in STEM.

"SHPE members are part of the 8% that makes up all Hispanics in the STEM workforce nationwide. A recent report estimated that by 2031, the STEM employment projection will outpace non-STEM sectors by nearly 11%," says interim CEO Miguel Alemañy. "SHPE is eager to meet that projection by preparing, coaching, and empowering our members through our proven and renowned programs. We are committed to opening more doors and holding them open so that many more generations of Hispanics in STEM can break through that glass ceiling. And we are honored that the Office of Public Engagement sees the value of diversity in STEM and has created this opportunity to collaborate with us."

The delegation from SHPE included Hispanic students and young professionals pursuing a degree and career in various STEM disciplines who are best able to recommend the most impactful types of support to help them complete their degree and feel like they belong in an industry that traditionally lacks Hispanic representation. Also joining the discussion were members of SHPE's Academic and Industry Partnership Councils who are best able to highlight the value of building a diverse workforce in both private and public sectors. 

"Thank you to the entire SHPE Familia, staff, supporters, and partners for their dedication to SHPE that made this possible," says Senior Associate of Government Relations at SHPE Mariana Acuña Delgado. "It's only because of the achievements of SHPE members who have proven the value of diversity in STEM that I was able to make this event happen. And thank you to the Office of Public Engagement at the White House for their ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and for welcoming SHPE to D.C."

A recap with pictures from the event is available on the SHPE website >

Contact Information:

Jen Linck

Marketing, SHPE

[email protected]

703-732-6701

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