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This week is Teacher Appreciation Week, a special time to express thanks for the invaluable work performed by educators. At this time, we here at Educational Partners International (EPI) would like to shine a light on our teachers by highlighting just a few recent examples of their standout work and accomplishments.

If teaching were a puzzle, assessment would form a big piece of it. Teachers use a variety of assessments to evaluate student progress. Formative assessments are an approach that allow teachers to assess student learning during a lesson or unit. In this post, adapted from Educational Partners International’s Launch Your Classroom Instruction! book, we consider the benefits of these assessments and include some examples.

Two international Spanish teachers from Charlotte East Language Academy joined forces to share their cultures and learn from others at the Festival of Nations, a multicultural event hosted by Steele Creek Church in Charlotte, North Carolina.

When a school in Dunn, North Carolina, celebrated a building expansion this past winter, the ceremony included a joyful performance of the school’s song. The chorus, performance, and melody were all possible because of Herbert McLean, a music teacher originally from Jamaica. McLean started teaching at Dunn last fall as a program member with Educational Partners International (EPI), and he has already had a tremendous impact on the school.

Educational Partners International (EPI) hosts weekly virtual meetings with teachers in its program, leading them in sessions that provide resources for addressing today’s teaching challenges. Known as the EPI Connect series, the meetups allow teachers to join colleagues and participate in activities that aid their professional development. Attendees also receive tools that support their teaching.