The National School Boards Association (NSBA) recently notified Harwood Unified Union School District that it has been named a 2023 Silver Magna Awards winner for its Harwood Harkness Initiative. The Magna Awards, sponsored by NSBA, honor school district best practices and innovative programs that advance student learning. The Magna Awards program has a long history of recognizing school district innovation in helping increase student achievement by solving challenges with creative and out-of-the-box strategies. The Harwood Harkness Initiative (HHI) was established in 2016 with a $100,000 grant award from the Rowland Foundation, which supports Vermont educators who are motivated and committed