
Ben Hackenwerth
@benhackenwerth
Executive Director, Innovation and Information Springfield Public Schools
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28-03-2009 22:36:31
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And congratulations as well to our 2019 Making a Difference for Students Award winner Launch Virtual Learning who took home this year's award for Outstanding Impact by a K-12 Organization or Individual. #QMConnect


Why enter the #LaunchYourSchoolSpirit photo contest? 1. To have your photo(s) featured in our mag. 2. To show you support PUBLIC ed in MO. 3. For a chance to win this box of merch! *Only Launch Virtual Learning partners may enter! Send submissions to [email protected]

What does it look like to learn with Launch Virtual Learning? See an overview with our latest video! vimeo.com/368105016

We're looking forward to working with the staff and students at Park Hill Schools!



BOE votes to proceed with developing agreement with Missouri State to use Darr Family Foundation gift to create agriculture magnet school for 150 elementary students. Program would begin in 2021-2022 school year.


Congratulations to Hillcrest IT Darrin Stine for being recognized for using his superpower to make a difference. His outstanding customer service and dedication support @LearnOnTheHill staff and students. Hereβs his #Powerof1SPS story. youtu.be/0ZJ5a6YXYjM


Meet JoAnn, a 69-year-old woman who graduated by taking Launch Virtual Learning courses through our partnership with Goodwill Industries International Excel Center. We are so proud! JoAnn is proof that flexible learning = opportunity! π


Making it official. β The new agricultural sciences magnet school will open in fall 2021, funded by a $6.5 million gift from the Darr Family Foundation and in partnership with Missouri State #MSUOnwardUpward


Congratulations to Gray Elementary music teacher Shelby Tillery! π She won a $500 grant to support music education schoolwide. Who will be today's 12 Days of Innovation winner? Find out at 4!



Update now on proposed new Springfield Public Schools choice program: Academy of Fine & Performing Arts Magnet School at the Springfield Little Theaterβs education building. Ben Hackenwerth

Find out more about the new Fine and Performing Arts Academy that will open for fifth-grade students in August: tinyurl.com/t65cc86 Springfield Little Theatre Foundation for SPS

Today Launch Virtual Learningβs very own Dr. Nichole Lemmon is receiving the @METCedplus Digital Equity Advocate Award. Dr. Lemmonβs passion lies in helping every student, every day, and (thanks to Launch) she can do this in every partner district. Well deserved, Lemmon! ππ» #METC20


As Dr. John Jungmann said, Launch graduations can happen anytime, anywhere, just like Launch virtual learning! Creighton just graduated with an audience of SPS employees at our admin building. Congrats, Creighton, and thanks to Grad Advisor Mr. Matt Burke for the support!ππ¨π»βπ



FlySPS students exploring Black Hawk helicopters and helicopter engine shops. #spscte Springfield Public Schools
