The Edkey family of K-12 schools is pleased to announce president and CEO Mark Plitzuweit will receive the Excellence in Education Award at the upcoming Global Forum for Education and Learning (GFEL) conference from June 23-25, 2021 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.
As a GFEL spokesperson noted, the conference will recognize remarkable achievers from the education industry who are noteworthy for their contributions. The event also provides a way for people in education, Ed-Tech innovators, thought leaders and academicians to network and share their knowledge.
Plitzuweit was approached by the GFEL organizers, the spokesperson noted, for several reasons. Most notably, Plitzuweit believes strongly that all students should have equal access to educational options that best meet their individual needs. Based on the diversity of the Edkey schools’ programming, along with the student demographic information, it was determined that Edkey supports the most unique family of charter schools anywhere in the world.
Plitzuweit scored exceptionally well in several categories that GFEL uses to determine the winners, the spokesperson noted. These categories include Overall Reach, Spirit of Innovation, Industry Impact, Future Readiness and Market Demand.
Edkey is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, that supports 20 schools and programs, each with its own unique mission and vision, operating exclusively in Arizona. Plitzuweit believes Edkey’s success is due to local control of educational opportunities, which leads to stronger school communities. He supports campus level leadership in making informed decisions that best suit the needs of the students, families, and communities they serve. Click here for more information on Edkey schools.
GFEL is a three-day knowledge-based value conference where the brightest minds of the education sector come together on a common platform to lead, regulate, empower, and improve the means of education transmittal. Click here to learn more about the conference and the upcoming awards ceremony.
