In 1994, the National Science Foundation identified Cray Academy as a national model for staff development. Over the past 12 years, more than 6,000 educators have participated in the Academy. According to Dunahee, the success of the Cray Academy can be attributed, in great part, to the broad-based involvement of its partners in the community. The business and industry involvement has grown from one single company to over 65 across the Chippewa Valley. In addition, the program is successful because it serves its participants well, Dunahee said.
Teachers come away with instructional strategies they can implement in their own classrooms.
The Academy experience puts quality teaching and learning into practice.