In today’s classrooms, storytelling can take many forms—written, spoken, and even recorded for the world to hear. At Southern Middle School, music students recently combined poetry and technology in a creative project inspired by the poem Where I’m From by George Ella Lyon. Through writing and podcasting, students explored their […]
Several talented 7th and 8th grade band students from Foley Middle School recently earned the opportunity to represent their school at the District 11 Middle School Honor Band after successfully auditioning among some of the district’s top young musicians.
Students participated in a competitive audition process that included performing prepared scales […]
Eastside Elementary had their nine weeks of art cut a bit short due to weather and NTI days. However, that didn’t stop them from creating some amazing clay and foil pieces with a dragon theme. Grades 3, 4, and 5 experienced art through the “eyes of dragons” in a variety […]
Each holiday season, a unique partnership among McCreary County, neighboring counties, and the Big South Fork Scenic Railway transforms the historic rail line in Stearns, Kentucky, into a magical journey inspired by the beloved story The Polar Express. Through this collaboration, students, educators, and community members work together to create […]
KEDC Renaissance proudly recognizes Teacher Leader Cindy Artrip, K–8 Visual Arts educator at Allen Elementary School in Floyd County Schools, for her recent accomplishments. […]
The 6th grade art students at Allen Elementary recently completed innovative hanging art projects, blending traditional artistic techniques with modern technology. Each student designed a unique piece that demonstrates their understanding of color, composition, and balance, while also incorporating 3D-printed elements to add a dynamic, hands-on dimension to their work. […]
We are proud to recognize several of our talented 8th grade band students who were selected to participate in the 2026 Honor Band at University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, Kentucky. This prestigious musical experience brings together outstanding student musicians from across the region and is open to students in […]
When visiting the Phillips Collection this past summer in Washington, D.C., with KEDC, I knew immediately I wanted to share and explore more of Alma Thomas’s work with my 3rd graders. Alma was the first African American woman to have her artwork included in the White House Collection. She was […]
I’m thrilled to announce that a continued partnership is making a “metallic” impact in the art room at Foley Middle School! For the second time, Sims Alumisource: Aluminum Recycling Company is sponsoring our 8th grade Metal Repoussé Mask project. With a donation of $677.17, Sims Alumisource is directly funding the […]
