EXCEEDING BENCHMARKS TOGETHER Inc. 

Speakers: Right to Left 

 

Charles Jones- Exceeding Benchmarks Together 

Topic- Mission and Programming 

Angela McDermott – Exceeding Benchmarks Together 

Topic -Examining the impact of food deserts on student learning and health. How school and community gardens contribute to food access and sustainability.

Olivia Wise - Exceeding Benchmarks Together -

Topic- The importance of cross-county collaboration for resource sharing and educational improvements.

David Daughety – Newark Board of Education Elect

Topic -Understanding the root causes of school avoidance, including mental health concerns, bullying, and systemic inequalities.

Ryan Heisinger – Teach For America

Topic -Strategies for increasing school engagement through culturally relevant teaching and trauma-informed practices.

Angela McKnight- New Jersey Senator 

Topic-Best practices for teaching young students about government, voting rights, and policy impact.

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