Focus on July: The Annual Eagle Awards, An Excellent Teacher, Nurturing Summer Writers, and A Popcorn Family
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The annual Eagle Awards, presented during the week of Leadership Summit each July, are a highlight of the days of thought-provoking professional development, speakers, and panel discussions.
Principals, deans, directors of school quality, and Service Center personnel gather to honor those schools who have shown excellence in categories such as parent satisfaction, state accountability, student attendance, school safety, student enrollment, and employee engagement.
Atop the list of honors is the Founder’s Award, presented by National Heritage Academies founder J.C. Huizenga. This year the honor was presented to leaders at Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy for their drive to create a culture which embodies Moral Focus.
Below are more links to special stories from the month of July:
- Ten Ways to Nurture Young Writers During the Summer
- Kindergartners Reach New Heights Under Excellence in Teaching Winner
- Students Pitch in at Family Popcorn Store While Attending NHA Online Virtual School

National Heritage Academies (NHA) is a network of more than 100 tuition-free, public charter schools across nine states, serving more than 65,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade. For more information, visit nhaschools.com.