I am a librarian and an educator. I believe in the power of a good read aloud. I am sure many librarians and educators believe that read alouds are important, but it is so hard to find the time when we see our students 1-2 times per week and it […]
During the first day of a new 12 week rotation I gave my class an assignment that would test my knowledge of the QFocus sessions that we had up to that point. At the beginning of class I gave the small groups a checklist to help them understand what it […]
We have had several months at my school to consider the mission, vision, and goals we have under our new principal, Mr. Akers. In one of our staff meetings, he mentioned how Central Office was highlighting schools with pictures of students and it really was a nice way to make […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
In our vibrant Technology 1 STREAM Studio, young minds in grades 2–6 embark on an exhilarating journey into the world of coding and problem-solving, fueled by their curiosity and boundless imagination. With every nine-week challenge, students are captivated by the thrill of programming their Sphero BOLTs to conquer dynamic courses […]
Fleming County High art students learn photography composition, skills and editing during NTI days every school year. We do it during NTI because every student has a home atmosphere that is different from the school which provides a variety of photo subjects. This year, we were either blessed or bombarded […]
This fall Barbourville City School celebrated creativity, collaboration, and connection through a unique art project led by school counselors Marsha Hubbs and Kayla Messer. The project brought together students across grade levels and transformed a school hallway into a vibrant display of student expression.
As part of the project, high […]
Rockcastle County High School has a new class available to students! This Media Production class uses the standards for Media Arts. The students have taken leadership with the Leader in Me model to create wonderful project in this class. They have recorded different performances by the RCHS choir and […]
