The 2023 eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards honor educators for their exemplary use of innovative educational technology to support student learning. Profiled and interviewed here is the winner. Dr. Jesus Jarasuperintendent of the Clark County School District nominated by Edmonton.
Dr. Jesús Jara is a passionate educator who serves as Superintendent of the Clark County School District (CCSD), the fifth largest school district in the country educating more than 300,000 students, 64 percent of the student population of Nevada.
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