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Ǹ Announces Winners in Nationwide Awards

Charlotte, NC (Monday, May 5, 2025) — Ǹ today announced the recipients of the second annual Ǹ Awards. The Ǹ Awards honor districts, schools, and educators who accelerate achievement among students by inspiring curiosity and connecting learning to the world beyond the classroom. 

The Ǹ Awards recognize those who have positively impacted student learning by adapting and personalizing instruction to better pique curiosity and engagement. Recipients were selected through a competitive nomination and application process, which highlighted entrants’ commitment to fostering student growth.  

The recipients of the 2025 Ǹ Awards are: 

Districts of the Year 

  • Baldwin County Public Schools – Alabama
  • Los Angeles Unified School District – California
  • Nash County Public Schools – North Carolina

Schools of the Year 

  • Autism Inspired Academy – Florida
  • Montana Digital Academy – Montana
  • Fairfield Career and Technology Center – South Carolina

Educators of the Year 

  • Annissa Grimes, Friendly High School, Prince George’s County Public Schools – Maryland
  • Josephine Mesina, International High School at Largo, Prince George’s County Public Schools – Maryland
  • Dr. Sequoyah Wharton, Brentwood High School, Brentwood Union Free School District – New York
  • Emma DeVine, St. Andrews Episcopal School – Texas
  • Seyyed Sharifi, Hartvigsen School, Granite School District – Utah

To learn more about each of these distinguished winners, visit the Ǹ Awards website here

Ǹ is the creator of essential K-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world. Serving 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, Ǹ helps educators inspire student curiosity through award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, innovative classroom tools, and corporate partnerships.  

“The districts, schools, and educators honored with this year’s Ǹ Awards have gone above and beyond the call of duty to drive the academic success of all learners,” said Brian Shaw, Chief Executive Officer of Ǹ. “Congratulations to all those recognized in this year’s awards program. Ǹ is proud to work alongside you on our joint mission to accelerate student growth, scale teacher impact, and motivate learning.” 

For more information about Ǹ’s award-winning digital resources and professional learning solutions, visit www.discoveryeducation.com, and stay connected with Ǹ on social media through , , , , and .    

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About Ǹ 
Ǹ is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art, K-12, digital solutions support learning wherever it takes place. Through award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, innovative classroom tools, and strategic alliances, Ǹ helps educators deliver powerful learning experiences that engage all students and support higher academic achievement on a global scale. Ǹ serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 100 countries and territories. Through partnerships with districts, states, and trusted organizations, Ǹ empowers teachers with essential edtech solutions that inspire curiosity, build confidence, and accelerate learning. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com. &Բ;

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Email: gmaliska@dicoveryed.com