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Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Announces Winners in Nationwide Awards

Charlotte, NC (Monday, May 5, 2025) — Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ today announced the recipients of the second annual Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Awards. The Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Awards honor districts, schools, and educators who accelerate achievement among students by inspiring curiosity and connecting learning to the world beyond the classroom. 

The Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Awards recognize those who have positively impacted student learning by adapting and personalizing instruction to better pique curiosity and engagement. Recipients were selected through a competitive nomination and application process, which highlighted entrants’ commitment to fostering student growth.  

The recipients of the 2025 Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Awards are: 

Districts of the Year 

  • Baldwin County Public Schools – AlabamaÌý
  • Los Angeles Unified School District – CaliforniaÌýÌýÌý
  • Nash County Public Schools – North CarolinaÌýÌýÌý

Schools of the Year 

  • Autism Inspired Academy – FloridaÌý
  • Montana Digital Academy – MontanaÌýÌý
  • Fairfield Career and Technology Center – South CarolinaÌý

Educators of the Year 

  • Annissa Grimes, Friendly High School, Prince George’s County Public Schools – MarylandÌý
  • Josephine Mesina, International High School at Largo, Prince George’s County Public Schools – MarylandÌý
  • Dr. Sequoyah Wharton, Brentwood High School, Brentwood Union Free School District – New YorkÌýÌý
  • Emma DeVine, St. Andrews Episcopal School – TexasÌýÌý
  • Seyyed Sharifi, Hartvigsen School, Granite School District – UtahÌý

To learn more about each of these distinguished winners, visit the Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Awards website here. 

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ is the creator of essential K-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world. Serving 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ helps educators inspire student curiosity through award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, innovative classroom tools, and corporate partnerships.  

“The districts, schools, and educators honored with this year’s Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Awards have gone above and beyond the call of duty to drive the academic success of all learners,â€� said Brian Shaw, Chief Executive Officer of Ä¢¹½´«Ã½. “Congratulations to all those recognized in this year’s awards program. Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ is proud to work alongside you on our joint mission to accelerate student growth, scale teacher impact, and motivate learning.â€� 

For more information about Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s award-winning digital resources and professional learning solutions, visit www.discoveryeducation.com, and stay connected with Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ on social media through , , , , and .    

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About Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ 
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art, K-12, digital solutions support learning wherever it takes place. Through award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, innovative classroom tools, and strategic alliances, Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ helps educators deliver powerful learning experiences that engage all students and support higher academic achievement on a global scale. Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 100 countries and territories. Through partnerships with districts, states, and trusted organizations, Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ empowers teachers with essential edtech solutions that inspire curiosity, build confidence, and accelerate learning. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

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Grace Maliska
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Email: gmaliska@dicoveryed.comÌý