Editing Draft:Harvey Hughes - Wikipedia

== Harvey Hughes ==

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=== Introduction/Summary ===

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Harvey Hughes has been designing systems that are nationally known for helping At-Risk students in public schools and has been serving this population for 30 years in 35 states. This technology was designed to help schools manage Discipline, Disproportionality, Discrimination, and Academic Growth. During the last six years, his focus has been Equity of Education which includes equitable delivery of both Discipline and Instruction.

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== Early Life ==

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Harvey Hughes was born on January 26, 1962, in St. Joe, Missouri. In his early years, his family moved around southern states such as Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Texas, but eventually moved to Mountain Home, Arkansas when he was in the 9th grade and played football for the Mountain Home Bombers.

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arvey graduated high school from Mountain Home Public Schools in 1980

Harvey attended the Arkansas State University—Jonesboro from 1980-1984 earning his bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

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In August 1984, he married Teresa (Sexton) Hughes and they have two sons: Heath Hughes (1989) and Braden Hughes (1993)

'''Harvey Hughes''' is a person renowned for his contributions to the design of systems that cater to [[at-risk students]] in the United States' public school sector. Over the span of three decades, Hughes has implemented these systems across 35 states. The primary objective of his technological innovations has been to aid educational institutions in the areas of [[discipline management]], disproportionality, [[discrimination]], and academic growth. In recent years, spanning approximately six, his emphasis has shifted towards ensuring [[Educational equity|Equity in Education]]. This encompasses a balanced approach to both Discipline and Instruction.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Work Hard |url=https://www.heroeducation.net/work-hard |access-date=2023-09-29 |website=Hughes Education |language=en-US}}</ref>

Harvey earned his Private Pilot license in 1997

== Early Life & Education ==

Born on January 26, 1962, in [[St. Joseph, Missouri|St. Joe, Missouri]], Harvey Hughes spent his formative years in various southern states, including [[Oklahoma]], [[Louisiana]], and [[Texas]]. It was in [[Mountain Home, Arkansas]], where he settled during his high school years. There, he actively participated in football, representing the Mountain Home Bombers. Hughes completed his secondary education from [[Mountain Home School District (Arkansas)|Mountain Home Public Schools]] in 1980.

== Career/Companies ==

Continuing his educational journey, Hughes enrolled at [[Arkansas State University]]

Boeing Aerospace

* Huntsville, Arkansas

* Systems Programmer

* 1985–1989

Walmart

* Jonesboro from 1980 to 1984, securing a Bachelor's Degree in [[Computer science|Computer Science]].

In his personal life, Hughes wed Teresa (Sexton) Hughes in August 1984. The couple is blessed with two sons: Heath Hughes (born 1989) and Braden Hughes (born 1993). Additionally, Hughes achieved his [[Private pilot licence|Private Pilot license]] in 1997.<ref name=":0" />

== Professional Endeavors ==

[[Boeing]] Aerospace

* Huntsville, Alabama

* System Programmer

* Tenure 1985–1989

[[Walmart]]

* Bentonville, Arkansas

* Bentonville, Arkansas

* Systems Programmer

* Systems Programmer

* Tenure: 1989–1992

* 1989–1992

Special Education Automation Software (SEAS)

* Founder & CEO

* 1995–2014

* “The award–winning national leader in education management software for schools”. Serving 65,000 educators in 1,200 school districts, SEAS offers unique solutions for special education in 35 states and Puerto Rico.

Hughes Technology

* Founder & Chief Architect

* 2014–Present

* SmartData Dashboard

* SD School Safety

* SD Juvenile Justice

* SD Higher Education

== Recognition ==

Special Education Automation Software (SEAS)

The EdTech Leadership Awards have recognized Harvey Hughes, founder, and CEO of Hughes Technology, as a finalist in the Founder(s) / CEO category for 2022 and 2023.

* Founder & CEO

* Tenure: 1995–2014

* Under Hughes' leadership, SEAS emerged as a pioneering force in education management software, assisting 65,000 educators across 1,200 school districts. The company extends specialized solutions for special education across 35 states and Puerto Rico.

District Administrator magazine highlighted Harvey Hughes as the winner of the most innovative education technology as voted by users for three years in a row.

Hughes Technology<ref>https://www.smartdatadashboard.com/</ref>

EdTech Magazine wrote an article on Harvey Hughes as a “Pioneer in Education Technology.”

* Founder & [[Chief Architect Software|Chief Architect]]

SEEN Magazine wrote an article on Harvey Hughes and his thoughts on the future of technology in education.

* Tenure: 2014–Present

* Notable products and services include the SmartData Dashboard, Smartdata School Safety Management System, Smartdata Juvenile Justice, and Smartdata Higher Education.<ref name=":0" />

Innovate Arkansas wrote an article on Harvey Hughes as an “innovator in Education Technology.”

== Awards and Acknowledgments ==

Hughes' significant contributions to the realm of [[educational technology]] have not gone unnoticed. He was nominated as a finalist in the Founder(s) / CEO category of The EdTech Leadership Awards for the years 2022<ref>{{Cite web |title=2022 Finalists & Winners |url=https://www.edtechdigest.com/2022-finalists-winners/ |access-date=2023-09-29 |website=EdTech Digest |language=en-US}}</ref> and 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2023 Finalists & Winners |url=https://www.edtechdigest.com/2023-finalists-winners/ |access-date=2023-09-29 |website=EdTech Digest |language=en-US}}</ref> . Furthermore, publications like EdTech Digest,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rivero |first=Victor |date=2014-10-23 |title=Smart Data for Schools |url=https://www.edtechdigest.com/2014/10/23/smart-data-for-schools/ |access-date=2023-09-29 |website=EdTech Digest |language=en-US}}</ref> SEEN Magazine,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-04-21 |title=Seen17 1 by Moore Creative - Issuu |url=https://issuu.com/moorecreative/docs/seen17.1 |access-date=2023-09-29 |website=issuu.com |language=en}}</ref> and Innovate Arkansas<ref>{{Cite web |title=SEAS Education's Harvey Hughes on Hard Work and the Arkansas Startup Scene |url=https://www.innovatearkansas.org/blog/post/1232/seas-educations-harvey-hughes-on-hard-work-and-the-arkansas-startup-scene |access-date=2023-09-29 |website=Innovate Arkansas |language=en}}</ref> have featured Hughes, praising him for his pioneering and innovative endeavors in the [[Educational technology|educational tech]] sector. Additionally, in 2014, [[Arkansas Business Publishing Group]]'s Innovate Arkansas<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Wednesday |first1=Mark Carter |last2=Dec. 24 |last3=Read |first3=2014 9:22 Am 2 Min |title=Innovate Arkansas' Top 10 Startup Tips from 2014 |url=https://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article/102618/innovate-arkansas-top-10-startup-tips-for-2014 |access-date=2023-09-29 |website=Arkansas Business |date=24 December 2014 |language=en}}</ref> distinguished Hughes as one of the top 10 [[Entrepreneurship|Entrepreneurs]].

Innovate Arkansas voted Harvey Hughes as one of the top 10 Entrepreneurs of 2014.

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