Local educators recognized for exceptional efforts in classrooms

Diboll Jr. High math teachers have received national recognition for outstanding performance in education, Renaissance Learning announced today.

Susan Williams, Nicole Williams, Tracey Murray, Patricia Smith, and Cathy Martz were awarded Model Math Classrooms by the Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., based company. Model Classroom certification indicates that the teachers' efforts to adopt Renaissance best classroom practices to a high degree have resulted in measurable improvements in student performance.

To receive Renaissance Model Classroom certification, educators must demonstrate that students are maintaining high-quality practice for a minimum of 12 weeks. In addition, educators must be actively working with individual students to meet Renaissance recommended standards and be helping each student work at the level that promotes the most growth.

In addition to national recognition, these teachers will receive certificates in recognition of class-wide achievement, more opportunities for professional development and other benefits to share with the class and school.

Renaissance Learning, Inc. is a leading provider of computerized assessment and progress monitoring tools for preK-12 schools and districts. Adopted by more than 70,000 schools, Renaissance Learning products give students and teachers continuous feedback to inform instruction and help teachers and administrators motivate students, dramatically accelerate learning, and improve test scores. Renaissance Learning has seven U.S. locations and subsidiaries in Australia, Canada, India, and the United Kingdom.