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Carlynton Jr. High School Staff Selected to Visit the Prestigious Ron Clark Academy
The Carlynton School District is proud to announce that Carlynton Junior High School has been awarded a prestigious opportunity to send 10 staff members to the nationally acclaimed Ron Clark Academy( RCA) in Atlanta, Georgia. The scholarships, made possible through the Ignite the Classroom program and generously sponsored by Huntington Bank, will fund a transformative three-day professional development experience for the team.
While at RCA, Carlynton educators will engage in dynamic, hands-on training designed to energize teaching practices and school culture. Staff will tour the Academy’ s immersive learning environment, observe innovative and engaging instruction in real-time, and collaborate with passionate educators and students from across the country.
A central focus of the visit will be exploring RCA’ s renowned House System, a schoolwide initiative that promotes community,
reinforces positive behavior, and builds school spirit through healthy competition and belonging. Staff will learn how to bring this powerful framework to Carlynton Junior High, guided by RCA’ s philosophy of growing " 1 % at a time "— implementing small, intentional changes that lead to long-term cultural transformation.
“ We are honored to be selected for this incredible experience,” said Dr. John Kreider, Superintendent of the Carlynton School District.“ Our team is excited to bring back new ideas and strategies that will enhance the learning environment and continue building a positive, inclusive, and motivating culture for our students.”
The district extends its sincere gratitude to Huntington Bank and the Ignite the Classroom program for their commitment to public education and for empowering educators to elevate their impact. arlynton-Montour
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