Ron Clark Academy

10/16/2026

The Power of Fictional Text | Korey Collins and Kim Bearden

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Teaching kids how to read is only part of the job. How do we inspire them to actually WANT to read?

In this episode of The RCA Mix, Kim Bearden sits down with reading expert and father of six Korey Collins to discuss his personal reading journey, the science of reading, and what happens after students develop essential literacy skills.

Decoding matters. Fluency matters. Comprehension matters. But if students rarely pick up a book once they learn how to read, there is still work to be done.

Korey shares practical strategies for helping students strengthen their reading skills, read more frequently, discover books they enjoy, and develop a genuine love of reading.

We must teach students how to read. Then, we must help them discover why they would want to.

If you want your students to become lifelong readers, not just kids who know how to read, this conversation is for you.
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🎥: David R Spearman & Sisipho Mehlo

10/16/2026

🇬🇧 RCA’s 7th Grade Takes London! ✨

From exploring St. Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, Stonehenge, Hampton Court Palace, the London Dungeon, and the British Museum to visiting Madame Tussauds, enjoying fish and chips, and experiencing the magic of SIX and Wicked on the West End!

These photos are just a glimpse into the incredible experiences, unforgettable memories, and learning adventures our scholars enjoyed during their time in England!

10/16/2026

The Science of Reading | Korey Collins and Kim Bearden

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Teaching kids how to read is only part of the job. How do we inspire them to actually WANT to read?

In this episode of The RCA Mix, Kim Bearden sits down with reading expert and father of six Korey Collins to discuss his personal reading journey, the science of reading, and what happens after students develop essential literacy skills.

Decoding matters. Fluency matters. Comprehension matters. But if students rarely pick up a book once they learn how to read, there is still work to be done.

Korey shares practical strategies for helping students strengthen their reading skills, read more frequently, discover books they enjoy, and develop a genuine love of reading.

We must teach students how to read. Then, we must help them discover why they would want to.

If you want your students to become lifelong readers, not just kids who know how to read, this conversation is for you.
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🎥: David R Spearman & Sisipho Mehlo

10/15/2026

Teaching kids how to read is only part of the job. How do we inspire them to actually WANT to read?

In this episode of The RCA Mix, Kim Bearden sits down with reading expert and father of six Korey Collins to discuss his personal reading journey, the science of reading, and what happens after students develop essential literacy skills.

Decoding matters. Fluency matters. Comprehension matters. But if students rarely pick up a book once they learn how to read, there is still work to be done.

Korey shares practical strategies for helping students strengthen their reading skills, read more frequently, discover books they enjoy, and develop a genuine love of reading.

We must teach students how to read. Then, we must help them discover why they would want to.

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If you want your students to become lifelong readers, not just kids who know how to read, this conversation is for you.
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🎥: David R Spearman & Sisipho Mehlo

10/12/2026

"Cannon is the lead on several initiatives, including one to improve school climate through the Ron Clark Academy."

Congrats on Teacher of the Year, Ms. Kori Cannon!

OLYMPIA - A Kennewick educator has been named Washington's 2027 State Teacher of the Year.

10/12/2026

“Several Afton teachers have attended the Ron Clark Academy for professional development,” said Danny Robinson, AES Principal. “After meeting students there who live out these Essentials, they saw the value in explicitly teaching these Essentials to our own students.”

HomepageHighlightAfton Elementary adopts Ron Clark Academy Essentials Highlight Local News TV Screen News Afton Elementary adopts Ron Clark Academy Essentials Janet Erickson Posted on October 9, 2026 Post Views: 828 Kindergartners at Afton Elementary School and LCSD #2 SRO Corey Bassett attend the so...

10/11/2026

Want stronger student engagement, better behavior, improved attendance, and a school culture where people actually feel like they belong?

In this episode of The RCA Mix, I sit down with RCA house system expert Dr. Junior Bernadin to talk about how schools can intentionally create a culture of belonging through the RCA House System.

We dig into what the research says about belonging and its connection to academic achievement, student engagement, attendance, behavior, and teacher morale.

And yes, house systems can be fun. There may be tutus, cheers, competitions, and plenty of woohoos. But the real power of a house system goes far beyond those things.

Junior shares what schools need to put in place so that the house system becomes more than an event or a theme. It becomes part of the culture.

Because when students and staff feel known, connected, valued, and part of something bigger than themselves, school can feel very different.

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If you want to build a stronger culture of belonging at your school, this conversation is for you.
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🎥: David R Spearman & Sisipho Mehlo

10/09/2026

IT WAS A COAT DAY TODAY! // ❤️

A huge congratulations to Jaxton and Aria for earning their RCA coats!

Each of these students has shown tremendous effort in the classroom, demonstrated consistency and strong character, and earned a unanimous “yes” vote from our staff.

Coat Days are rare and incredibly special at RCA, which makes celebrating three deserving students at the start of the school year even more exciting.

Please join us in congratulating Jaxton and Aria on this incredible achievement! We are so proud! ❤️🎉

10/09/2026

You Can’t Always Be the Hero | Yolanda Boyd and Kim Bearden

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Overwhelmed. Overworked. Underappreciated.

Educator burnout is real, but reaching the breaking point does not have to be inevitable.

In the premiere episode of The RCA Mix, Kim Bearden sits down with RCA counselor Yolanda Boyd to discuss the stress educators experience and what we can do to address it.

Yolanda shares practical strategies for managing stress, protecting your energy, recognizing the warning signs of burnout, and continuing to do the work you love without losing yourself in the process.

Too many exceptional educators are leaving the profession. We want to help you stay.

If you are constantly pouring into others while running on empty yourself, this episode is for you. ❤️
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🎥: David R Spearman & Sisipho Mehlo

10/09/2026

PARENT DAY AT RCA! ❤️📚

There’s something special about giving our families a front-row seat to the learning happening every day at RCA!

During Parent Day, our parents stepped into the classroom alongside their children, participated in lessons, experienced our teaching strategies firsthand, and saw just how much energy, excitement, and intention goes into each school day.

When families and schools work together, students win. ❤️