Investing in People: Knott County’s Commitment
The district has officially launched a Professional Development Cadre for Aspiring Leaders, a new initiative designed to help educators who are ready to take the
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Through project-based problem solving, my second grade class researched ways to improve the environment by planting blight-resistant American Chestnut trees on reclaimed mine sites in Appalachia. Thanks to contributions from the Kentucky Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation, Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative, Green Forest Works…Read More
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My first grade students developed a deeper understanding of life science through the study of plants. They participated in a variety of activities that encouraged them to make observations and solve problems. They enjoyed planting their own vegetables and plants. They were also eager to come to class each day to observe the growth of their…Read More
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You and your students did a great job! So proud of you all! Thanks ARI!
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I am beginning work on a photo essay of kids in Appalachia to portray them in their favorite places, or with their 21st century projects (robots, aerospace, etc.), or with their art or music, etc. I want to paint a photographic picture of the future of the . So – I need help getting subjects to pose for me! I am especially interested in high…Read More
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Pat, when school starts up in August I will be glad to put you in contact with some of our schools where the kids and teachers would love to be a part of this. It sounds very exciting.
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Students at University of Louisville Bio engineering Lab
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This is a great project, Alice. I am planning to keep up on the progress growing those native Chestnut trees. When I visited your classroom I was amazed at the student’s technology skills. I had never seen 2nd grade students with that kind of research skills. Great work–both you and your students.