Montclair Kimberley Academy Recognized by Apple as a Distinguished School for Innovation, Leadership and Educational Excellence

Montclair Kimberley Academy is pleased to announce that it has been recognized for a second consecutive, two- year term, as an Apple Distinguished School for 2015 to 2017, for its unique implementation of Apple technology in its 1:1 Laptop Learning Initiative for grades 4-12, and its use of iPads for grades Pre-K-3. 

The Apple Distinguished School designation is reserved for programs that meet criteria for innovation, leadership, and educational excellence, and demonstrate Apple’s vision of exemplary learning environments. Bill Stites, MKA’s Director of Technology says, "This award acknowledges the leadership and ongoing commitment MKA has made to learning environments rich in instructional innovation and student engagement.” 

Apple states that there are Five Best Practices that sustain a successful one‑to‑one implementation. These include: Visionary Leadership, Innovative Learning and Teaching, Ongoing Professional Learning, Compelling Evidence of Success and Flexible Learning Environments.  The selection of Montclair Kimberley Academy as an Apple Distinguished School highlights our success as an innovative and compelling learning environment that engages students and provides tangible evidence of academic accomplishment. 

Since implementing the program in 2010, MKA has secured a national reputation for excellence in the field of educational technology and is regularly visited by teams of educators from across the country and across the world interested in implementing 1:1 laptop programs in their own schools and districts.