Martinrex Kedziora President Originally, from Memphis, TN, Dr. Martinrex Kedziora has been a middle school teacher, special education coordinator, K-8 Principal and Professional Development Director during his 30-year career. He serves as Chairman of the California League of Educators. As an Education Faculty member for National and Brandman Universities. He serves as a team member of CLE for the California Department of Education and the Middle Schools Alliance. He is a committee member of the Urban Education Committee for ACSA. He is the Chair of the Advocacy Committee for the National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades, Vice President of the Moreno Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and on the advisory board for the Schools First Federal Credit Union. < Back

2023 Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley Oxford Prep SOC Orange County Adam Wright, Principal Enrollment: 680. Grade Levels: TK-8. School Characteristics and Replicable Practices Champion profile defines student skills/competencies to cultivate Asset-based approach to learning: multiple intelligences of all students Data-informed, six-week intervention program supports literacy and math skills Thinking maps foundation for a school-wide writing program Scholar Academy for SWD supports access to general education curriculum

Kentucky 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 Robb Smith, Ph.D. stwkentucky@gmail.com Amy Razor, Ed.D. amy.razor@nkces.org Participating Organizations Kentucky Middle School Association Joined National STW Program in 2004 Schools to Watch Application 2026 Application Instructions Kentucky Schools to Watch Adairville School (2004, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2022) Auburn Elementary School (2004, 2009, 2012, 2015, 2018, 2022) Ballyshannon Middle School (2024) Belfrey Middle School (2008, 2011) Benton Middle School (2008, 2011, 2014) Boyd County Middle School (2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019) Chandler's Elementary School (2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, 2022) Crosby Middle School (2008) East Oldham Middle School (2010) Eastside Middle School (2008) FT Burns Middle School (2005, 2008) Garrard County Middle School (2017, 2020) James E. Bazzell Middle School (2008) James T. Alton Middle School (2008) Lebanon Middle School (2013) Leestown Middle School (2025) Lewisburg School (2018, 2022) Lloyd B. McGuffey 6th Grade Center (2008) Mahaffey Middle School (2004) Mayfield Middle School (2017, 2020, 2023) Monroe County Middle School (2011) Mt. Washington Middle School (2010, 2014, 2017) Noe Middle School (2007) North Marshall Middle School (2015) North Middle School (2011) North Oldham Middle School (2007, 2010) North Washington Elementary School (2013) Northern Pulaski Middle School (2005, 2008) Oldham County Middle School (2008) Olmstead Elementary School (2005, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020, 2023, 2023) Rowan County Middle School (2017, 2020) Royal Spring Middle School (2013) South Oldham Middle School (2006, 2009) Spencer County Middle School (2018) Union County Middle School (2017, 2020) West Carter Middle School (2010, 2013) School Profiles Coming Soon

2015-2016 Crossett Middle School 2015-2016 SCHOOL STATISTICS Designated in - 2013 Re-Designated in- 2016 Community Size - Rural Community of 5,504 School Enrollment - 535 Grade Levels - 5,6,7,8 School Calendar - A/B Block Free and Reduced Lunch - 22.32% English Learners 1.87% Students With Disabilities 3.23% Demographics Hispanic 2.46% White 59.33% African American 37.13 % Asian .37% School Characteristics and Replicable Practices Academic Excellence Teachers meet in grade level teams every day to design a curriculum that includes cross-curricular, research-based project evaluations, use of interactive technology, and differentiation strategies. Professional Learning Communities meet once a week to participate in job-embedded professional development, and student achievement. CMS teachers provide guidance, connectedness, and support in the areas of academics to students through an Advisory period each day. Teachers use the co-teaching model to tailor a personalized environment for students to increase their use of higher order thinking skills. Students participate in cross-curricular project-based assessments to increase 21st Century Skills and higher order thinking. 5t h Graders not completing work must report to Intensive Care Unit to complete all assignments. Project Lead the Way was implemented in Grade 5t h-7t h to provide students opportunities to learning critic thinking and begin to explore career paths involving Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Developmental Responsiveness Classroom environments support the needs of all students. Positive rapport exists between students and teachers. Students have a voice and participate through a leadership group in making decisions that affect them. Town Hall meetings are held once every nine weeks to celebrate academic, social, and community achievements. Social Equity The school supports civility, service and citizenship. Differentiated instruction strategies are used to address various student learning styles. Students are respected and appreciated by staff and each other. An abundance of club activities and school connection opportunities are available to students. The school continually seeks to improve methods for meeting the needs of all students. Staff members have high expectation for students as evidenced by work displays and student performances CMS partners with the community to set examples of determination, perseverance, commitment, kindness, and acceptance of others through the Kindness program. Organizational Support The principal empowers staff by providing opportunities for collaborative problem-solving and decision making. Flexibility within the block schedule provides for meeting the needs of students. Families, community members and business partners are involved in many facets of the school. Teaming periods allow teachers to meet and collaborate with parents, students, and team teachers. Students are assigned to Advisory classes to meet the developmental needs of adolescents.

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

Colorado 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 Katie Gustafson kgustafson@flagstaffacademy.org Participating Organizations Colorado Association of Middle-Level Education 2040 Miller Drive Longmont, CO 80501 Joined National STW Program in 2003 Schools to Watch Application 2026 Application Instructions Colorado Schools to Watch Altona Middle School (2011, 2021, 2025) Basalt Middle School (2012, 2015, 2018, 2022) Brentwood Middle School (2019, 2022, 2025) Centennial Middle School (2017, 2020, 2023) Corwin International Magnet School (2013, 2016, 2020, 2023) Flagstaff Academy (2019, 2022, 2025) Fountain Middle School (2021) Grand Valley Middle School (2016) Jenkins Middle School (2011, 2020) Lesher Middle School (2014, 2017, 2020) Longs Peak Middle School (2017, 2020) Mountain Vista Community School (2025) Polaris Expeditionary Learning School (2016) Preston Middle School (2016, 2019, 2022, 2025) Redlands Middle School (2017) Rocky Heights Middle School (2016) Rocky Top Middle School (2019) Roosevelt Middle School (formerly Miliken Middle School) (2024) Russell Middle School (2008) SOROCO Middle School (2024) Wellington Middle School (2012) Westview Middle School (2015, 2020, 2023) School Profiles Coming Soon

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