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Kentico, a global website content management firm, recognized nms.org as a Top 10 website.

Noticing a gap in female participation in computer science, teacher Deanna Barron helped create Code Queens. The afterschool program brought together mentors from Cal State San Marcos and students at Escondido High School in southern California to design online games and present them in groups.

Students aren’t alone when taking online coursework through NMSI’s Blended College Readiness Program. They have support from teachers, coaches and each other to guide them along the way.Two North Dakota students taking an online AP Physics class through Blended CRP have set times and a location...

A Pennsylvania teacher realized her calling since becoming a part-time NMSI coach.

“It’s made very clear to me that my passion in education is in supporting teachers,” says Jennifer Caumo Shaw, an AP English and film analysis teacher at Chartiers-Houston High School in the Pittsburgh metro area.

Melissa Moritz, vice-president of Business Development & Partnerships, hosted our first NMSI alumni virtual town hall this week with CEO Bernard Harris. Teachers, students, and consultants from across the country who have gone through NMSI programming in the past were present on the Zoom call.

Kristen Kurzawski connected with us to share how much she enjoyed attending a one-day NMSI fall training this month.

“I am using absolutely everything we discussed,” says Kurzawski, an AP English Literature teacher at Brashear High School in Pittsburgh. “No one at NMSI trainings ever wastes my time. The presenter used every minute in the right way, and all the information is fantastic."