April is Child Abuse Awareness Month
April 19, 2017
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April, the fourth month of the year. Mostly known for humid rainy days, unless you’re in Kentucky you may see some snow. But this month
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KVEC’s ARI FIRE Summit Set to Host over 1,000 Educators and Leaders
April 10, 2017
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APPALACHIAN RENAISSANCE INTIATIVE’S FINDING INNOVATION IN RURAL EDUCATION SUMMIT On April 12th, the East Kentucky Expo Center will again be booming with the regions most innovative leaders
Hazard Independent Hosts ‘Girls Planning for Success’ Squad Spectacular
April 5, 2017
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Middle school girls from six schools in the KVEC region congregated at the Hazard High School football field on Thursday, March 30, for the first
Virtual Reality in a Rural Classroom
April 4, 2017
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You may be shocked and amazed at the following statistic! Seventy-five percent of the 5th graders at McDowell Elementary in Floyd County have never traveled
North Magoffin County Elementary Students Escaping From Classrooms!
April 4, 2017
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Have you ever wanted to “escape” from your classroom? That’s what the students at North Magoffin Elementary are doing! The popularity of the “Escape” or
KVEC to Host First Annual Drone Race
April 3, 2017
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Thursday, May 4, 2017 will be an amazing day in Hazard for drone enthusiasts! The inaugural KVEC/HCTC Drone Race for high school students will take
Innovation Lab at Belfry High School Provides Multiple Educational Opportunities
April 3, 2017
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Even in the midst of economic decline in eastern Kentucky, there are rays of hope for the students. One major contributor that sparks pools of
Community Foundation and Local School System Form Partnership
April 3, 2017
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The Magoffin County Community Foundation has recently formed a partnership with Magoffin County Schools with the hope that this collaboration will encourage students to take
Classroom Innovation Visible at Letcher Elementary
March 29, 2017
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How can classroom teachers be creative and innovative without spending a lot of money? Teachers at Letcher Elementary in Letcher County have discovered a variety
Jenkins Independent Implements Personalized Learning Initiative
March 29, 2017
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The Kentucky Valley Education Cooperative’s Appalachian Renaissance Initiative (ARI) has placed a plethora of resources at the fingertips of teachers across this region. Their goal