Partner with us today for higher levels of student learning Lindsay Asp Director of Educational Partnerships Regions: AR, IA, MN, MO, ND, SD, WI 303.766.9199 ext. 324 Email Lindsay: [email protected] Michele Cozza Director of Educational Partnerships Regions: CT, IL, IN, MA, ME, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VT 303.766.9199 ext. 306 Email Michele: [email protected] Christina Hankins Director of Educational Partnerships Regions: AL, FL, GA, MS, NC, SC, TN 303.766.9199 ext. 338 Email Christina: [email protected] Justin Materna Director of Educational Partnerships Regions: AK, CA, HI, ID, NV, OR, WA 800.733.6786 ext. 1013 Email Justin: [email protected] Rebecca Navar-Stepashkin Director of Educational Partnerships Regions: AZ, LA, NM, TX 303.766.9199 ext. 349 Email Rebecca: [email protected] Tina Sindelar Director of Educational Partnerships Regions: CO, KS, MT, NE, OK, UT, WY 303.766.9199 ext. 350 Email Tina: [email protected] Julie Slocum Director of Sales Regions: DC, DE, KY, MD, VA, WV 812.961.9399 Email Julie: [email protected] Evidence of Excellence Bankhead Middle School CORDOVA, ALABAMA Bankhead Middle School in Walker County, Alabama, serves 243 students, grades 5 through 8. Improvements in student support and instruction contributed to gains in state accountability measures and student achievement. Chronic absenteeism dropped from 17.2% in 2022 to 4.9% in 2024—well below the Alabama state average of 14.8%. Among the cohort of students who completed 5th through 8th grade at Bankhead from 2021 to 2024, proficiency on the Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program (ACAP) increased from 43.1% to 66.7% in English language arts and from 34.7% to 36.6% in math. Implementing, monitoring, and refining initiatives within the context of the HRS framework has allowed Bankhead Middle School to maintain and improve high standards for the students they serve. “We feel like proud parents.” —Amber Freeman / Principal Read their full story MarzanoResources.com/BankheadMiddleSchool