It’s Lit..erature: The Grapes of Wrath
July 20, 2016
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The Grapes of Wrath was written by John Steinbeck in 1939. Steinbeck was inspired to write it because he wanted to draw exposure to those
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Pokémon Go Encourages People to Explore Local Downtowns
July 15, 2016
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Have you driven through a downtown lately? Something is happening, the streets are full of people. Suddenly our sleepy little downtowns look alive and active,
Teens & Tiny Houses in East Kentucky – Building It Forward (VIDEO)
July 11, 2016
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According to a recent feature in USA Today, young people are turning to more creative living and working situations to avoid debt. One of these trends
Empowering Our Students to Stay: Stopping the Export of Our Best Natural Resources – Our Youth
June 30, 2016
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Appalachia has long been a region known for the export of its natural resources. For too long, talented young people have also left the region.
Nearly 80 Gather to Discuss Regional Collaboration for Federal Funding
June 23, 2016
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When welcoming the group of nearly 80 gathered Tuesday in Hazard, Ron Daley and Paul Green, both with the Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative (KVEC), shared
Silicon Holler: Training Students for the New Economy, Here in Appalachia
June 20, 2016
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The Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative is bringing together 17 schools districts in rural southeastern Kentucky to prepare students and communities for the 21st century. With
LISTEN: East KY teens talk policy, coding as art, viral media…
June 16, 2016
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Four teenagers walk into a community radio studio… You’ll have to listen to this special episode of WMMT-FM Mountain Talk for the punch line. Treat yourself to
A New Story for Appalachia: Investing in Educators with Ideas
June 14, 2016
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With support from a Race to the Top District Grant, the Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative (KVEC) has brought together 17 school districts in rural southeastern
Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative and East Kentucky School Districts Leading a National Focus on Excellence in Education
June 13, 2016
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The Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative (KVEC) announced today, June 13th, 2016, that they have been awarded funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to
East Ridge High School Students Create Art Project Based on Community
May 27, 2016
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When East Ridge High School students enrolled in Willa May’s advanced art class last fall, they expected to be challenged by the art projects that