Renaissance National Honor Roll recognizes educators for their outstanding implementations of Accelerated Reader, Star Assessments, Freckle Math, and myON. To get started with National Honor Roll, login or join the Renaissance Royals!
Start National Honor Roll today! Honor Roll State DirectoryThe Renaissance National Honor Roll program is designed to help guide educators to data targets that research has shown result in greater student growth through implementation strategies. It is available to teachers, librarians, and school administrators.
There are eight monthly challenges published August through March. The challenges are like bite-sized chunks of professional development to help educators improve implementation and get more out of the programs. The ultimate goal is to demonstrate student growth throughout the year. The final step of the process entails data submission for educators to show their achievement of the targets. Those who meet the targets will be recognized through an achievement kit that includes customizable digital student certificates, a classroom pennant, and a school banner.
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7th Grade ELA Teacher
North Davidson Middle School
North Carolina
“Participating in National Honor Roll has encouraged me to use Star Assessment data through the record book more to monitor progress. The reports provide excellent data for parents and motivation for students.”
4th Grade Teacher
Overton Public School
Nebraska
“Because the National Honor Roll involves so many people who all use the same Renaissance products, the strategies, resources, and discussions were vital to a greater understanding of how to improve my implementation of the products in my classroom. The information is always presented in a timely manner which makes it even more valuable.”
Middle School LA Teacher
St. James Catholic School
Florida
“By participating in the National Honor Roll program, I have been able to connect with various educators. The discussions enable me to learn best practices in order to reap all of the benefits of Accelerated Reader. In addition to this, my students are able to hold themselves accountable for meeting their AR goals, and growing as readers.”
1st Grade Teacher
Tse’ii’ahi” Community School
New Mexico
“The National Honor Roll is an opportunity to learn from each other…. inspire each other… and grow with our students. Participation in the Honor Roll Program fills many of the gaps we need as educators. The platform is inspired, well organized, and clear in its expectations. The peer engagement and opportunities to share our experiences and expertise allowed me to grow on my practice.”
Kindergarten Teacher
Northern Hills Elementary
Wisconsin
“National Honor Roll enables me to get the latest information through printed materials, effective strategies and webinars so that I may deliver effective instruction in my classroom. The connections with Renaissance staff and other Royals around the country is second to none. Through the forum, I can ask questions and share information about my discoveries to help others. I am able to create an informational thread at any time I need help or to share the success of my students.”
Librarian/Media Specialist
Central Elementary School
Oklahoma
“Taking part in National Honor Roll will only enhance your experience with the products Renaissance Learning offers. I can’t think of a better place to visit to be reminded of best practices, access resources, and have great discussions with real educators who share a common interests.”
5th Grade Teacher
Enrique Camarena Elementary
Texas
“The National Honor Roll has helped me connect with other educators to get advice on using Accelerated Reader in my classroom. The challenges and discussions that are provided for National Honor Roll are also useful because they provide deeper understanding of using the Accelerated Reader product.”
5th grade Teacher
The Palmdale Aerospace Academy
California
“National Honor Roll has helped me to better track my students reading progress and assist them to meet their reading targets each month with Accelerated Reader. The tips and feedback I received about celebrating and supporting my kids helped them meet their goals in a fun way, and brought our class together over books!”
Teacher
Brorson Elementary
Montana
“By participating in the National Honor Roll, I was able to learn about features in Star Assessments that I was unfamiliar with. Every month there was always some new tips and tricks that really helped me use Renaissance products to their fullest. Participating in National Honor Roll does not take a lot of your time, but you get a lot of useful information that will help you and your students.”
English Teacher
Tri High School
Indiana
“The Renaissance National Honor Roll experience proved extremely valuable in reimagining my reading implementation. Through collaboration and discussion within the community, I gleaned so many amazing ideas. I am now so excited to tackle student reading head-on, equipped with tools I need to successfully execute both Accelerated Reader and STAR in my classroom. I encourage all educators to participate as this professional develop will be considered one of my most beneficial.”
2nd Grade Teacher
Washington Elementary
California
“One of the National Honor Roll best practice strategies that benefited my classroom is keeping the students accountable for their own AR test scores by giving them a chart. The students mark off the level on their chart as they earn 100% on each of their levels ie. 1.1, 1.2, etc.”
4th Grade Teacher
John McKeever Elementary
Texas
“I encourage educators to participate in National Honor Roll because becoming part of and participating in National Honor Roll was motivating for my students. They loved seeing their progress and I loved watching them grow.”
3rd Grade Teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Illinois
“National Honor Roll provided an opportunity for many teachers and users to come together and express what works best for each of them. Seeing other peoples’ ideas and tips gave new insight into programs I’ve been using for years. I highly recommend participating in National Honor Roll. The collaboration among educators is a game changer!”
Teacher
Elodia R. Chapa Elementary
Texas
“The National Honor Roll program offers effective strategies to implement in the classroom which helps students reach reading success. It helps teachers connect with other teachers and has given me the opportunity to learn, collaborate and share great ideas on how to engage students in reading.”
4th Grade Teacher
Lucy T. Davis Elementary
South Carolina
“Participating in the National Honor Roll program helped me to conveniently manage Renaissance more consistently and effectively by using quick tutorial videos to highlight features of the program. National Honor Roll provides best practices strategies specific to Accelerated Reader, like strategies for maximizing independent reading time with our students. The discussion forum has always been a favorite, because it provides an opportunity to share and collaborate with other educators across the country who are also using AR.”
1st Grade Teacher
Manes Elementary
Missouri
“For anyone who is undecided about participating in National Honor Roll, I can testify that the knowledge you gain by working through the modules is not only essential to implementing the program to the best of it’s ability, but also connects you with a whole community of fellow educators who are focused on working together to build knowledge and share resources. I wish I had found National Honor Roll sooner!”
4th Grade Teacher
Hebrew Academy of Nassau County
New York
“Participating in National Honor Roll gave me a community to collaborate with. I was able to see how other teachers use Freckle and Star to help their students and figure out how to use it with my students.”
3rd Grade Teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Illinois
“Learning about/or being reminded about best practices has been the most benefical aspect of the National Honor Roll. The Inquiry Based learning lessons have reengaged my students and fostered teamwork and discussion.”
Librarian/Media Specialist
Jimmy Carter Early College High School
Texas
“National Honor Roll provides support through the activties that we are able to complete on a monthly bases. We have videos, articles, resources, and webinars that guide us along the way.”
Teacher
Jehue Middle School
California
“National Honor Roll allows me to see how different educators are using the resources at their sites and allows educators to participate in a valuable discussion in one streamline place! ”
1st Grade Teacher
Southwestern Christian School
Arizona
“National Honor Roll has helped me to be a more effective teacher because I love the time saving tips and tricks I get as a teacher. I also really enjoy the feedback from other teachers to help me with the AR program.”
Teacher
Dr. Palmira Mendiola Elementary
Texas
“National Honor Roll helped me in numerous ways. I loved the ideas shared by other teachers on ways to communicate with students.We had a clear vision of our goal. This program helped me communicate with other teachers outside of my district. I was able to implement some of the great ideas shared.”
Teacher
Corina Pena Elementary
Texas
“Participating in National Honor Roll has helped me manage my Renaissance product by allowing me to connect with other colleagues and learn from each other. I have been able to learn new strategies and explore new resources.”
3rd Grade Teacher
Sam Fordyce Elementary
Texas
“Through the National Honor Roll best practices activities I was able to learn other ways my peers use the program goals to guide and set expectations for students. Teachers share their ideas about different instructional methods, implementation, rigour, and school incentives. I also learned how teachers and librarians use the program to motivate students.”
To get started with Renaissance National Honor Roll, join the Renaissance Royals! This exclusive community for Renaissance educators provides opportunities for networking, earning points to redeem for prizes, and much more!
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