BRIDGEPORT, OH (WTRF) — Educators from several Belmont County school districts gathered Oct. 9 at Bridgeport Exempted Village School District for a workshop focused on improving student engagement and motivation.

The event brought together administrators and staff from Bridgeport, Union Local, and Barnesville schools. The session was led by Mike Nicholson, founder of Learning InspirED, an educational consulting group, and Kristy Venne, a member of his team.

Nicholson and Venne encouraged educators to reflect on their goals and the importance of helping students take ownership of their learning. They emphasized student agency—the ability for students to make choices and influence their education—as key to developing motivation.

Bridgeport High School Principal Jack Fisher said he wants s

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