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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Email: gmaliska@dicoveryed.comÌý