Darryl Conner Middle-Grades Principal Darryl Conner is a dedicated advocate for middle level education who proudly serves as a Principal in Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated unwavering commitment to supporting middle grade students and educators across the Carolinas. Currently serving as Principal in Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, Darryl has led Alexander Graham Middle School with distinction, which is the first Middle School in the State of North Carolaina and has been awarded as a National Forum School to Watch for over 18 years. Darryl's extensive educational experience spans multiple roles and states. He has served as a High School Assistant Principal, Instructional Coach, and Middle School Teacher in both South Carolina and North Carolina. This diverse background has provided him with comprehensive insights into the educational continuum and the unique needs of adolescent learners. Beyond his local impact, Darryl plays significant leadership roles in state and regional educational organizations. He serves as the School to Watch Director for North Carolina and holds a board position with the North Carolina Association of Middle Level Educators, where he helps to advocate for policy and practice for middle level education throughout the state. Darryl's educational foundation was built through the prestigious Teaching Fellow program in South Carolina, where he attended both Winthrop University and Coastal Carolina University. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Adolescent Education and continued his professional development by obtaining a Master's degree in Educational Leadership. Currently, he is advancing his expertise as a doctoral candidate at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, further demonstrating his commitment to lifelong learning and educational excellence. Through his multifaceted roles as educator, administrator, and advocate, Darryl Conner continues to champion the cause of middle level education, ensuring that young adolescents receive the specialized attention and support they need during this critical developmental stage. < Back

New York Arizona | Arkansas | California | Colorado | Florida | Georgia | Illinois | Indiana | Kentucky | Michigan | New Jersey New York | North Carolina | Ohio | Oregon | Pennsylvania | South Carolina | Texas | Utah | Virginia State Director David Vroman dvroman@potsdam.k12.ny.us Christine Radez christine.radez@nysed.gov Participating Organizations New York State Dept. of Education 89 Washington Ave 320-EB Albany, NY 12234 Phone: (518) 474-0059 Email: christine.radez@nysed.gov State Website: www.eestw.org Joined National STW Program in 2004 Schools to Watch Application 2026 Application Instructions New York Schools to Watch A.A. Kingston Middle School (2009, 2012, 2015, 2018, 2021, 2024) A.D. Oliver Middle School (2020, 2023) Ballston Spa Middle School (2015, 2009, 2012, 2015, 2018) Barker Road Middle School (2006, 2013, 2016, 2019, 2021) Bay Trail Middle School (2010, 2009, 2012, 2015, 2018, 2021) Calkins Road Middle School (2006, 2009, 2012, 2015, 2018, 2021) Camden Middle School (2024) Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School (2011, 2014, 2017, 2020, 2023) Corning‐Painted Post Middle School (2019, 2022, 2025) Cosgrove Middle School (2017, 2020, 2023) Cuba-Rushford Middle School (2023) Elwood Middle School (2022, 2025) Farnsworth Middle School (2012, 2015, 2018, 2021, 2024) Fieldstone Middle School (2018, 2021, 2024) Garden City Middle School (2011, 2014, 2017, 2020, 2023) Glens Falls Middle School (2009, 2016, 2019) H.H. Wells Middle School (2025) Honeoye Falls‐Lima Middle School (2013, 2015, 2018, 2021) Indian Lake Middle School (2012, 2015, 2018, 2021, 2024) Island Trees Memorial Middle School (2020, 2023) Jericho Middle School (2009, 2012, 2018, 2021, 2024) Johanna Perrin Middle School (2013, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025) Jonas E. Salk Middle School (2020, 2023) Lakeland Copper Beech Middle School (2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025, ) Longwood Junior High School (2012, 2015, 2018, 2021, 2024) Marlboro Middle School (2023) Martha Brown Middle School (2012, 2015, 2018, 2021, 2025) Memorial Junior High School (2017, 2020, 2023) Merrick Ave. Middle School (2022, 2025) Millbrook Middle School (2019, 2022, 2025) Mineola Middle School (2019, 2022, 2025) Moravia Middle School (2006, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, 2021) North Salem Middle/High School (2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, 2022) North Shore Middle School (2016, 2019, 2022) Oceanside Middle School (2012, 2015, 2018, 2021, 2024) Oliver W. Winch Middle School (2006) Plainedge Middle School (2019, 2012, 2015, 2018, 2023) Rocky Point Middle School (2019, 2022, 2025) Sayville Middle School (2006, 2009, 2012, 2015, 2018, 2021) Seaford Middle School (2024) South Orangetown Middle School (2015, 2018, 2021, 2024) Twelve Corners Middle School (2006, 2009, 2012, 2015, 2018, 2021, 2024) Van Wyck Junior High School (2012, 2015, 2018, 2021) Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Middle School (2018, 2021) Victor Junior High School (2022) Wantagh Middle School (2023) Willets Rd. Middle School (2025) School Profiles Coming Soon

2023 Robert C. Fisler School Fullerton Elementary School District Orange County Kimberley Benaraw, Principal Enrollment: 384. Grade Levels: TK-8. School Characteristics and Replicable Practices Computer science pathways solve real-world problems PATHfinder helps students discover/apply passions to college/career readiness Platinum PBIS school: Proactive approach to social, emotional, academic success PLC time for teachers to create action steps based on student data Navigator Catch Up Cafe after-school program for students with low grades

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California Arizona | Arkansas | California | Colorado | Florida | Georgia | Illinois | Indiana | Kentucky | Michigan | New Jersey New York | North Carolina | Ohio | Oregon | Pennsylvania | South Carolina | Texas | Utah | Virginia State Director Scott Steele ssteele@leagueofschools.org Participating Organizations California League of Middle Schools California Department of Education California Teachers Association Association of California School Administrators California School Boards Association California Middle Grades Alliance California League of Educators 8583 Irvine Center Dr. #45, Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (800) 326-1880 Email: ssteele@leagueofschools.org State Website: www.leagueofschools.org Joined National STW Program in 2002 Schools to Watch Application 2026 Application Instructions California Schools to Watch Adams Middle School (2023) Adeline E. Kent Middle School (2025) Alder Creek Middle School (2016) Alondra Middle School (2014, 2017, 2020, 2023) Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory (2023) Alta Loma Junior High School (2023) Alta Sierra Intermediate School (2008, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020, 2023) Alvarado Intermediate School (2004, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2020, 2023) Andrew Carnegie Middle School (2011) Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle School (2025) Animo Florence-Firestone Middle School (2023) Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle School (2020, 2023) Arrowview Middle School (2025) Atascadero Middle School (2020) Badger Springs Middle School (2019, 2022, 2025) Bell Intermediate School (2018, 2021) Bell Mountain Middle School (2025) Benton Middle School (2025) Bernice Ayer Middle School (2005) Bernice Harrell Chipman Junior High (2023) Beverly Vista Middle School (2025) Bret Harte Middle School (2024) Bud Carson Middle School (2024) Buena Park Middle School (2025) Burlingame Intermediate School (2017) Calavera Hills Middle School (2011) Camerado Springs Middle School (2025) Canyon Hills Junior High School (2020) Canyon Middle School (2007) Carmenita Middle School (2014, 2017, 2020, 2023) Castaic Middle School (2003) Cedarlane Academy K8 (2024) Cerro Villa Middle School (2018) Cesar Chavez Middle School (2024) Cesar E. Chavez Middle School (2025) Chaparral Middle School (2017, 2020, 2023) Christensen Middle School (2022, 2025) Clark Intermediate School (2009, 2012, 2015, 2018, 2021, 2024) Clifton Middle School (2017, 2020, 2023) Coalinga Middle School (2023) Col Joseph Rodriguez PREP Academy (2025) College Preparatory Middle School (2023) Colton Middle School (2014) Creekview Ranch School K-8 (2019, 2023) Culver City Middle School (2003, 2006, 2009, 2012, 2015, 2018, 2022, 2025) Curtis Middle School (2016, 2025) Dartmouth Middle School (20092023) DCP Alum Rock Middle School (2017) De Anza Magnet School (2018, 2020, 2024) De Anza Middle School (2015, 2018, 2021, 2024) Del Mar Middle School (2022, 2025) Don Juan Avila Middle School (2023) Dorothy McElhinney Middle School (2025) Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School (2019, 2022) Dr. Russell Johnson Middle School (2025) E.O. Green Jr. High School (2023) East Avenue Middle School (2023) Edgewood Middle School (2024) Edna Hill Middle School (2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025) Edward A. Sussman Middle School (2025) El Cerrito Middle School (2025) El Rancho Charter School (2023) El Segundo Middle School (2018, 2023) Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School (2014, 2017, 2020, 2023) Ellen Fletcher Middle School (2023) Enrique Camarena Jr. High School (2019, 2024) Ethel Dwyer Middle School (2025) Fairgrove Academy (2024) Fairmont School (2013, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025) Fedde International Studies Academy (2015, 2018, 2021, 2024) Firebaugh Middle School (2016, 2019, 2022, 2025) Frank J. Zamboni Middle School (2013, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025) Frank M. Wright Middle School (2007) Fruitvale Junior High School (2018, 2021, 2024) Fulton & Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering (2022, 2025) General Grant Middle School (2020, 2023) George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle School (2025) Glick Middle School (2019, 2022) Golden Valley Middle School (2018, 2021, 2024) Goleta Valley Junior High School (2025) Gordon H. Beatty Middle School (2025) Grandview College Preparatory Academy (2025) Granger Junior High School (2010) Granite Ridge Intermediate School (2012, 2015, 2018, 2021, 2024) Griffiths Middle School (2018, 2021) Hall Middle School (2019, 2023) Harvest Park Middle School (2025) Haskell STEM Academy (2017, 2020, 2023) Hawthorne Middle School (2015, 2023) Heber School (2014, 2017, 2020, 2023) Helen Stacey Middle School (2025) High Desert School (2012, 2015, 2018, 2022) HighTech LA Middle School (2025) Hollencrest Middle School (2023) Hollydale Middle School (2018, 2021, 2024) Hosler Middle School (2023) Huron Middle School (2017, 2020, 2023) ICEF Vista Middle Academy (2023) Indio Middle School (2018, 2025) International School of Monterey (2025) James Workman Middle School (2023) Jefferson Middle School (2023) John Burroughs Middle School (2019) John F. Kennedy Middle School (2005, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020, 2023) John Glenn Middle School (2004, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025) John L. Compton Junior High School (2025) Kairos Public Schools Vacaville Academy (2022, 2025) Kastner Intermediate School (2008, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020, 2023) Katherine Edwards Middle School STEAM & Dual Immersion Academy (2025) Katherine L. Albiani Middle School (2012, 2024) Kings Canyon Middle School (2015, 2018, 2021) Kolb Middle School (2023) La Cañada Middle School 7-12 (2014, 2017, 2020, 2023) La Joya Middle School (2025) La Paz Intermediate School (2011, 2014, 2017, 2020, 2023) Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts (2018, 2021, 2024) Laguna Middle School (2024) Lagunita School (2022) Lake Center Middle School (2016, 2019, 2022, 2025) Lakeside Middle School (2015, 2018, 2021, 2024) Landmark Middle School (2014, 2023) Las Palmas Middle School (2019, 2022, 2025) Laurel Street Elementary School (2025) Leona Jackson Middle School (2014, 2017, 2020, 2023) Liberty Middle School (2018, 2021, 2024) Lindero Canyon Middle School (2016) Live Oak Middle School (2018, 2021, 2024) Los Alisos STEM Magnet Middle School (2020, 2023) Los Osos Middle School (2018, 2021, 2024) Louis D. Armstrong Middle School (2005, 2023) Luther Burbank Middle School (2015, 2018, 2021, 2024) March Middle School (2023) Mary R. Stauffer Middle School (2018, 2021) McKinleyville Middle School (2006) Melva Davis Academy of Excellence (2023) Mesa Robles School (2024) Mesa View Middle School (2024) Mistletoe STEM Institute (2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, 2025) Mitchell Senior Elementary School (2022, 2025) Mountain View Middle School Beaumont (2020, 2023) Mountain View Middle School MVUSD (2018, 2021, 2024) Navelencia Middle School (2025) Nellie Coffman Middle School (2023) Newton Middle School (2022, 2025) Nicolas Jr. High School (2019, 2025) Norris Middle School (2025) North Park Academy of the Arts (2025) OJ Actis Junior High School (2022, 2025) Olive Peirce Middle School (2012) Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School (2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025) Orange County School of Computer Sciences (2022, 2025) Orange Grove Middle School (2022, 2025) Oxford Preparatory Academy Middle School (2023) Paakuma' K-8 School (2025) Palm Desert Charter Middle School (2023) Palm Middle School (2019, 2022, 2025) Paramount Park Middle School (2018, 2021) Paul L. Cato Middle School (2024) Peggy Heller Elementary School (2022, 2025) Pioneer Middle School (20132024) Pleasant View West School (2023) Portola Middle School (2023) Prairie Vista Middle School (2023) Quail Lake Environmental Charter (2013, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025) Rancho Milpitas Middle School (2005, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020, 2023) Rancho Viejo Middle School (2025) Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate School (2017, 2020, 2023) Ray Wiltsey International Baccalaureate IB World School (2019, 2023) Reyburn Intermediate School (2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025) Richard H. Dana Middle School - Wiseburn Middle School? (2006, 2009, 2012, 2015, 2018, 2022) River Heights Intermediate School (2025) Rivera Middle School (2024) Riverview School (2023) Robert C. Fisler School (2023) Ross Academy of Creative and Media Arts (2016, 2023) Russell Parks Junior High School (2022, 2025) San Benancio Middle School (2018) San Gorgonio Middle School (2016, 2023) San Lorenzo Valley Middle School (2013) San Marcos Middle School (2018, 2021) Sanger Academy Charter (2013, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025) Santiago Charter Middle School (2019, 2022, 2025) Sarah McGarvin Intermediate School (2025) Scotts Valley Middle School (2013) Sequoia Middle School - Fontana (2018, 2021, 2024) Sequoia Middle School - Fresno (2022, 2025) Serrano Intermediate School (2025) Serrano Middle School Highland (2016, 2019, 2022, 2025) Serrano Middle School Montclair (2014) Shoreline Middle School (2023) Sierra Vista Middle School (2018, 2022, 2025) Silas Bartsch School (2025) Silverado Middle School (2003, 2023) Simons Middle School (2025) Sinaloa Middle School (2013) South Pointe Middle School (2016, 2023) Southridge Tech Middle School (2019, 2022, 2025) Sparks Middle School (2025) Standard Middle School (2021) Stonecreek Jr. High School (2025) Summit Intermediate School (2013) Sunnymead Middle School (2016, 2023) Suzanne Middle School (2017, 2020, 2023) Temecula Middle School (2025) Terra Cotta Middle School (2025) Tetzlaff Accelerated Learning Academy (2014, 2017, 2020, 2023) The STEAM Academy @ Burke (2023) Thomas Hart Middle School (2020, 2023) Thomas Law Reed School (2023) Thurston Middle School (2013, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025) Tincher Preparatory School (2009) Toby Johnson Middle School (2006, 2009, 2012, 2015, 2018, 2022, 2025) Torch Middle School (20082023) Traweek Middle School (2018, 2022, 2025) Tuffree Middle School (2022, 2025) Turlock Junior High School (2014, 2017, 2021) Twentynine Palms Junior High School (2020) Twin Rivers Charter School (2020, 2023) Union Middle School (2013) University Heights Middle School (2022, 2025) Vaca Peña Middle School (2024) Valinda School of Academics (2024) Valley Middle School (2022) Valley View Charter Prep (2025) Vanguard Preparatory School (2013) Vina Danks Middle School (2018, 2021, 2024) Vineyard Junior High School (2023) Vista Heights Middle School (2016, 2019, 2022, 2025) Vista Verde Middle School (2011, 2014, 2017, 2020, 2023) Vista View Middle School (2023) Walnut Grove Intermediate School (2024) Walter F. Dexter Middle School (2025) Washington Academic Middle School (2011, 2014, 2017, 2020, 2023) Washington Intermediate School (2025) Wayne Ruble Middle School (2019, 2022, 2025) Weaver Middle School (2019, 2022( Wendy Lopour Doty Middle School (2019, 2022, 2025) White Hill Middle School (2025) William G Jehue Middle School (2024) William Mendenhall Middle School (2023) Willis Jepson Middle School (2016, 2019, 2022) Willis Warner Middle School (2025) Winton Middle School (2024) Woodrow Wilson Jr. High School (2015, 2018, 2021, 2024) Yorba Linda Middle School (2016, 2019, 2022, 2025) Yorba Middle School (2023) School Profiles Coming Soon 2023 Coalinga Middle School 2023 El Rancho Charter School 2023 Hosler Middle School 2023 James Workman Middle School 2023 Don Juan Avila Middle School 2023 College Preparatory Middle School 2023 Ellen Fletcher Middle School 2023 Animo Florence-Firestone Middle School 2023 East Avenue Middle School 2023 Hollencrest Middle School 2023 Bernice Harrell Chipman Junior High 2023 Adams Middle School 2023 E.O. Green Jr. High School 2023 ICEF Vista Middle Academy 2023 Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory 2023 Alta Loma Junior High School 2023 Palm Desert Charter Middle School 2023 Yorba Middle School 2023 Vista View Middle School 2023 Portola Middle School 2023 Nellie Coffman Middle School 2023 Vineyard Junior High School 2023 Jefferson Middle School 2023 Melva Davis Academy of Excellence 2023 Kolb Middle School 2023 William Mendenhall Middle School 2023 Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County 2023 Pleasant View West School 2023 March Middle School 2023 Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley 2023 Shoreline Middle School 2023 Prairie Vista Middle School 2023 The STEAM Academy @ Burke 2023 Thomas Law Reed School 2023 Robert C. Fisler School 2023 Riverview School

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Texas Arizona | Arkansas | California | Colorado | Florida | Georgia | Illinois | Indiana | Kentucky | Michigan | New Jersey New York | North Carolina | Ohio | Oregon | Pennsylvania | South Carolina | Texas | Utah | Virginia State Director Joe Coleman coleman@tassp.org Participating Organizations TASSP 1833 South IH-35 Austin, TX 78741 512.443.2100 ext. 8505 Fax: 512.442.3343 Website: tassp.org Joined National STW Program in 2010 Schools to Watch Application 2026 Application Instructions Texas Schools to Watch Acton Middle School (2017, 2021) Angleton Junior High (2025) Ann M.Garcia-Enriquez Middle School (2024) Armando Chapa Middle School (2011, 2014, 2017, 2021) Atlanta Middle School (2020, 2023) Austin Middle School Stem Magnet (2020, 2023) B.L. Gray Junior High School (2019, 2022, 2025) Bernarda Jaime Jr. High (2024) Berry Miller Junior High School (2019, 2022, 2025) Beverly Hills Intermediate School (2014, 2017, 2020, 2023) Bill Sybert School (2022) C.W. Worthington Middle School (2025) Capt. Mark T. Voss Middle School (2022) Central Heights Middle School (2024) Chisholm Trail Middle School (2011, 2014, 2017, 2021) Clint Jr. High (2024) Cockrill Middle School (2015, 2018, 2021, 2024) Col. John Ensor Middle School (2021, 2024) Colleyville Middle School (2020, 2023) Danny Jones Middle School (2019, 2022) De Zavala Middle School (2025) Decker Middle School (2017, 2020, 2023) Earnesteen Milstead Middle School (2021, 2024) El Campo Middle School (2025) Elmer G. Bondy Intermediate School (2021, 2024) Freeport Intermediate School (2020, 2023) Ft. Settlement Middle School (2020, 2023) Gene Pike Middle School (2012, 2015, 2018, 2022) Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy (2024) Grandbury Middle School (2024) Haltom Middle School (2020, 2023) Harwood Junior High School (2017, 2020, 2023) Hillwood Middle School (2015, 2018, 2021, 2024) Horizon Middle School (2024) Hudson Bend Middle School (2014, 2017, 2020, 2023) Hurshel Antwine Middle School (2025) Hurst Junior High School (2019, 2022) Judson STEAM Academy (2021, 2024) Kenneth White Jr. High (2025) Liberty Hill Intermediate School (2020, 2023) Lincoln Middle School (2023) Lone Oak Middle School (2011, 2014, 2017, 2020) Lonnie B. Keller Middle School (2015, 2018, 2022) Marshall Kendrick Middle School (2023) McMeans Junior High School (2015, 2018, 2021, 2024) Melillo Middle School (2017, 2020, 2023) Melissa Middle School (2016, 2019, 2022, 2025) Midway Middle School (2020, 2023) Montwood Middle School (2024) Morris Middle School (2022) Murphy Middle School (2014, 2017, 2021) New Boston Middle School (2024) Park View Intermediate (2024) Parkland Pre-Engineering Middle School (2022) R. O'Hara Lanier Middle School (2021, 2024) Ricardo Estrada Middle School (2020, 2023) Roberts Middle School (2020, 2023) Rogers Middle School (2020, 2023) Sabine Middle School (2024) Salvador H. Sanchez Middle School (2023) San Jacinto Intermediate School (2022) Schimelpfenig Middle School (2019, 2022) Scoggins Middle School (2017, 2021) Scott Morgan Johnson Middle School (2016, 2020, 2023) Seven Lakes Middle School (2016, 2019, 2022, 2025) Sharyland North Junior High School (2016, 2020, 2023) Simon Middle School (2014, 2017, 2021) Socorro Middle School (2021, 2024) South Texas ISD Prep Academy (2012, 2015, 2018, 2021, 2024) South TX Rising Scholars Academy (2024) Specialist Rafael Hernando III Middle School (2017, 2021, 2024) SSG Manuel R. Puentes Middle School (2025) Sycamore Springs Middle School (2021, 2024) Thompson Intermediate (2025) Timberview Middle School (2017, 2020, 2024) Trautmann Middle School (2019, 2023) Trent Middle School (2020, 2023) Trinity Springs Middle School (2020, 2023) Valley View Early College (2019, 2023) Wayside Middle School (2024) William D. Slider Middle School (2021, 2024) Woodgate Intermediate School (2020, 2023) School Profiles Coming Soon

Arizona Arizona | Arkansas | California | Colorado | Florida | Georgia | Illinois | Indiana | Kentucky | Michigan | New Jersey New York | North Carolina | Ohio | Oregon | Pennsylvania | South Carolina | Texas | Utah | Virginia State Director Dr. Robert Caplinger SchoolstoWatch@AzAMLE.org Participating Organizations Arizona Association for Middle Level Education 2840 E. Germann Road #1071 Chandler, AZ 85286 www.AzAMLE.org Sponsoring Organizations Mountain America Credit Union www.macu.com Joined National STW Program in 2024 Schools to Watch Application 2026 Application Instructions Arizona Schools to Watch Overview www.AzAMLE.org/STW Arizona Arizona College Prep Middle School (2025) Kyrene Aprende Middle School (2025) M.C. Cash Elementary School (2025) Paseo Pointe Dual Language Academy (2025) Sossaman Middle School (2025) School Profiles Coming Soon

Ran Barnes Middle Grades Practitioner Ran Barnes has served for over fifteen years as a Board member for the North Carolina Association for Middle-Level Education. While on that Board, he has served as the Central Office Representative, Treasurer, and Past- President. In addition, Ran serves on the Board for the National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades Reform. While serving on these Boards, Ran worked with the 2010 Investing in Innovation i3 grant for NC. This was a three-state collaboration with North Carolina, Illinois, and California. He is currently the state director for the SEED grant. This is a 4 state initiative with Michigan, California, North Carolina and Illinois. Ran is active in the Schools to Watch (STW) initiative in North Carolina. Each year he visits schools to help determine a school as a new STW or a redesignated STW. < Back

2023 Coalinga Middle School Coalinga-Huron Unified School District Fresno County Steven Martinez, Principal Enrollment: 697. Grade Levels: 6-8. School Characteristics and Replicable Practices Advisory period Spreadsheet to track grades/assignments Teachers who want to run lunch sessions Upkeep of the spreadsheet Constant communication with students and teachers

2023 Nellie Coffman Middle School Palm Springs Unified School District Riverside County Karen Dimick, Principal Enrollment: 951. Grade Levels: 6-8. School Characteristics and Replicable Practices Advisory develops student/staff relationships through facilitated SEL STEAM technology center with drones, coding, robotics Literacy: books that reflect students’ lives, family literacy night, independent reading Wellness center/garden: safe spaces to decompress/access mental health services Robust AVID and AVID Excel programs for college preparation

David Vroman Fidelity Committee Chair < Back