Congratulations to Rachel Gross, Common Core Chairperson for K-6, has been named a Renaissance Distinguished Educator, an honor reserved for educators who have achieved optimum student growth and are dedicated to helping all students learn, grow, and achieve. She was nominated by Renaissance Learning, a company that provides educators with deep insight into what students know, what they like and how they learn. The program recognizes outstanding educational leaders who have led students to success with data strategies and effective implementation of products designed to differentiate instruction and personalize student practice in reading and math.