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Charlene Owens posted an update in the group Promising Practice (Teachers)

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:11:17 -0400

My school, Central Elementary, benefited from our purchase of headphones for every student with the grant money I received from through ARI. My action plan included students being assigned a set of headphones to be keep in the classroom where they are readily available to them for use while working on their digital resources either individually,…Read More

Bruce Parsons created the Holler LMS – Ashland Independent Schools

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 14:34:12 -0400

Jenny Mead posted an update in the group Appalachian Renaissance Initiative: Lego WeDo Robotics! I can't say enough about how this has […]

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 16:34:44 -0400

Lego WeDo Robotics! I can’t say enough about how this has been such a game changer in my classroom. Students are strengthening their communication skills and learning to work as part of a team. We look forward to learning to do even more with our tools.

Emmanuel Bowman Anama-Green, Jr. posted an update in the group Promising Practice (Teachers): For their verbal final exams, my students were able to use […]

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 18:40:25 -0400

For their verbal final exams, my students were able to use their tablets to create verbal recordings on Anchor and Vocaroo. Check out the Anchor and Vocaroo websites for some great resources!! Also, thanks to Chris Epling from KVEC/Epling Illustrations for his visits to my class.

Christopher Epling wrote a new post

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 16:16:05 -0500

The Octavia Hatcher story is a local legend around Central Appalachia, but not only isolated to the communities surrounding Pike County, KY. Her story is known worldwide, having been examined by such programs as […]

My Mountains Mysteries - The Octavia Hatcher Story - Chapter Three; Pastor Jason Johnson

Highlights, Podcasts

February 26, 2019

Andrew Castle posted an update in the group KVEC Student Senate: Thanks to all who attended the 1:00 virtual meeting today. […]

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 19:51:27 -0500

Thanks to all who attended the 1:00 virtual meeting today. We will repeat at 3:30 today for those that couldn’t attend the 1:00 meeting. See email for link!

Christopher Epling wrote a new post

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 16:58:34 -0400

My Mountains Mysteries - The Octavia Hatcher Story - Chapter One; What We Know

Highlights, Podcasts

November 1, 2018

Andrew Castle created the Holler Student Senate Community Challenge

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 12:45:31 -0400

Student Senate Community Challenge

Public Group

22 Members

Alisa Howell posted an update in the group Act: Activating Catalytic Transformation: Enjoyed the day working with Cassandra at SFES working on our […]

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 01:18:06 -0400

Enjoyed the day working with Cassandra at SFES working on our school’s plan!!!!

Christopher Epling: Exciting things coming soon from the Holler! I can't wait to […]

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 13:44:19 -0400

Exciting things coming soon from the Holler! I can’t wait to share it with you.

Alisa Howell posted an update in the group Math: I use these assessments during each unit! There are multiple […]

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 16:06:31 -0400

I use these assessments during each unit! There are multiple choice and free response questions available. Enjoy…oh, they are for 4th grade!!!!

Tony Barrett posted an update in the group Assessment: A great assessment strategy I use is to follow up any […]

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 16:16:29 -0400

A great assessment strategy I use is to follow up any summative with student analysis so they will take ownership of their performance. Formative assessments are used throughout lessons to guide instruction.

Tony Barrett posted an update in the group Accountability: My biggest concern regarding rich curriculum after reviewing […]

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 15:57:07 -0400

My biggest concern regarding rich curriculum after reviewing the Academic Course Codes is the requirement of staffing for my school. Our financial situation in our district does not allow for more staffing to support the suggested courses. Our school will do the best we can to meet the requirements through creative scheduling.

Bruce Parsons posted an update in the group Holler Platform Updates: https://helpdesk.theholler.org/lock-it-down/

Tue, 20 Mar 2018 18:51:35 -0400

Lock it Down

Bruce Parsons wrote a new post

Wed, 14 Feb 2018 20:58:50 -0500

Among the most eminent artists of our time with local origins is Letcher County native Doug Adams. His career as an independent artist and educator has spanned 40 years. His artwork can be found in many of our […]

Monk Media Podcast with Doug Adams

Highlights, Podcasts

February 14, 2018

Bruce Parsons created the Holler Accountability

Wed, 24 Jan 2018 19:39:15 -0500

Bruce Parsons created the Holler Assessment

Wed, 24 Jan 2018 19:37:17 -0500

Katrina Slone wrote a new post

Wed, 24 Jan 2018 14:55:38 -0500

Resolutions. It’s a great time for them. Even though they get a bad rap since they are seldom followed through, the beginning of a new year is an opportunity to reflect on past successes and failures and to beg […]

Happy STEM New Year!

Uncategorized

January 24, 2018

Katrina Slone wrote a new post

Fri, 05 Jan 2018 15:08:48 -0500

It almost looked like spring as blue shirts bloomed across the KVEC region December 4-10th for the Hour of Code. Teachers who signed up their class to participate were awarded a blue KVEC Hour of Code shirt to […]

KVEC Hour of Code 2017

Highlights, KVEC

January 5, 2018

Christopher Epling wrote a new post

Sat, 16 Dec 2017 02:56:43 -0500

Michael Gabriel Elswick creates comics. Toons, to be exact. He is finishing up his last semester at the University of Pikeville with a BA in Art. During our interview with Michael, we learn about his story, Mick […]

Podcast with Michael Elswick

Podcasts

December 15, 2017

Bruce Parsons created the Holler Generation Z

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 17:38:24 -0500

Christopher Epling wrote a new post

Mon, 30 Oct 2017 16:20:59 -0400

The Monk Media Podcast welcomes Willa Johnson as our guest for October. Willa is the Project Director of All Access EKY at Appalshop. She also is the co-director of Appalshop’s Appalachian Media Institute. Her […]

The Monk Media Podcast with Willa Johnson

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October 30, 2017

The Monk Media Podcast welcomes Willa Johnson as our guest for October. Willa is the Project Director of All Access EKY at Appalshop. She also is the co-director of Appalshop's Appalachian Media Institute. Her work in film has been showcased...

Bruce Parsons wrote a new post

Mon, 25 Sep 2017 17:26:50 -0400

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and members of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative visited the Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative (KVEC) in Hazard, KY on Sunday, September 24th. […]

Facebook Founder Finds Innovation In Rural Education

ARI, ATI, Highlights, KVEC

September 25, 2017

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and members of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative visited the Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative (KVEC) in Hazard, KY on Sunday, September 24th. The visiting team was there to learn from students and teachers about the innovative...

Bruce Parsons wrote a new post

Wed, 20 Sep 2017 20:02:01 -0400

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Join the discussion on the KVEC Educonomy […]

KVEC Educonomy Summit Live Stream

Highlights, KVEC, Video

September 20, 2017

Join the discussion on the KVEC Educonomy Summit 9:00 – Welcome to event: Vision for the day 9:05 – Video message from Gov. Matt Bevin 9:10 – 9:55 “The eastern Kentucky I Want”...

Bruce Parsons created the Holler KVEC Educonomy Summit

Wed, 20 Sep 2017 18:07:43 -0400

Bruce Parsons wrote a new post

Fri, 15 Sep 2017 18:46:40 -0400

Devils, Giants, Feudists, & Physicians
Spellbinding stories from Appalachian history will swirl through the mists of Breaks Interstate Park at a storytelling convention to be held Sept. 21-24. The third gathering […]

Tales of the Cumberlands

Community, Links, Storytelling, Uncategorized

September 15, 2017

Devils, Giants, Feudists, & Physicians Spellbinding stories from Appalachian history will swirl through the mists of Breaks Interstate Park at a storytelling convention to be held Sept. 21-24. The third gathering of “Tales of the Cumberlands: Devils, Giants, Feudists and...

Christopher Epling wrote a new post

Tue, 29 Aug 2017 17:40:56 -0400

A native of Raccoon, Ky., Michelle Goff is the author of the Maggie Morgan cozy mystery series. Set in a fictional Eastern Kentucky community, the series features a newspaper reporter with a penchant for solving […]

Monk Media Podcast with Michelle Goff

Podcasts

August 29, 2017

Christopher Epling wrote a new post

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 00:56:29 -0400

Sister Gracie Bentley has been quilting for over 70 years. Starting out when she was 12 years old, Gracie is now in her mid to late 80’s. She’s lived nearly all her life in the mountains of eastern Kentucky, in […]

The Monk Media Podcast with Sister Gracie Bentley

Podcasts

July 30, 2017

Sister Gracie Bentley has been quilting for over 70 years. Starting out when she was 12 years old, Gracie is now in her mid to late 80's. She's lived nearly all her life in the mountains of eastern Kentucky,...

Bruce Parsons created the Holler Equipping Minds

Fri, 28 Jul 2017 12:57:48 -0400

Christopher Epling posted an update in the group Art Gallery Workshop: I really recommend everyone checking out the Imagination […]

Tue, 18 Jul 2017 15:22:02 -0400

I really recommend everyone checking out the Imagination Library Kentucky Pilot Projects. Get involved! Promote reading, learning, creating and sharing every chance you get! I’ve also got some really, really cool news coming up for the fall. Stay tuned… things are going to get very very interesting!

Bruce Parsons created the Holler KVEC Transition Services for Students

Tue, 20 Jun 2017 13:57:17 -0400

Bruce Parsons wrote a new post

Mon, 19 Jun 2017 16:40:23 -0400

In this episode, we have a conversation with one of the most multifaceted persons I’ve ever met; Dr. Bruce Parsons. From film, to graphic novels… from website/coding, to being a professor at a university. D […]

Monk Media Podcast with Bruce Parsons

Podcasts

June 19, 2017

In this episode, we have a conversation with one of the most multifaceted persons I’ve ever met; Dr. Bruce Parsons. From film, to graphic novels... from website/coding, to being a professor at a university. Dr. Parsons has a lot...

Christopher Epling posted an update in the group Art Gallery Workshop: Hope everyone is enjoying their summer! We have some really […]

Mon, 19 Jun 2017 15:01:46 -0400

Hope everyone is enjoying their summer! We have some really neat things coming up for when you return from summer break. Can’t wait to share those with you!

Christopher Epling posted an update in the group Art Gallery Workshop: Hope everyone is looking forward to their summer break (those […]

Wed, 31 May 2017 16:51:17 -0400

Hope everyone is looking forward to their summer break (those still waiting, have faith). We might have some exciting new opportunities coming up in the near future. Please be sure to check the Art Gallery Workshop Holler often so you can stay up to date.

Christopher Epling wrote a new post

Thu, 18 May 2017 14:37:03 -0400

Show Notes for John Haywood:
Correction: John was born in Prestonsburg -KY but currently resides in Letcher County, KY. In the show I give the impression he is originally from Whitesburg, KY (which is in […]

Monk Media with John Haywood

Podcasts

May 18, 2017

Show Notes for John Haywood: Correction: John was born in Prestonsburg -KY but currently resides in Letcher County, KY. In the show I give the impression he is originally from Whitesburg, KY (which is in Letcher County). Describing John Haywood (owner...

Alisa Howell posted an update in the group Promising Practice (Teachers): My students have thoroughly enjoyed visiting all the […]

Fri, 12 May 2017 19:07:46 -0400

My students have thoroughly enjoyed visiting all the patriotic landmarks in the United States, walking the Oregon Trail, looking for Native American artifacts, and many other wonderful experiences that they wouldn’t have gotten to enjoy without the help of the ARI grant we received! Social studies is no longer boring!!

Bruce Parsons wrote a new post

Wed, 10 May 2017 17:22:42 -0400

Breakout EDU is bringing innovation into classrooms at Hazard Middle School. Based on “escape rooms” that have recently become popular, Breakout EDU’s small boxes—which include an assortment of locks, invisib […]

Breakout EDU at Hazard Middle School

Highlights, KVEC

May 10, 2017

Bruce Parsons wrote a new post

Thu, 04 May 2017 18:55:19 -0400

78 students from 8 KVEC schools arrived at Hazard Community and Technical College to participate in a drone building workshop and indoor race. Betsy Lane, Belfry, Sheldon Clark, Wolfe County, Lee County, Owsley […]

KVEC Inaugural Drone Race

ARI, ATI, Highlights, KVEC

May 4, 2017

https://youtu.be/2RlByVYjYXQ 78 students from 8 KVEC schools arrived at Hazard Community and Technical College to participate in a drone building workshop and indoor race. Betsy Lane, Belfry, Sheldon Clark, Wolfe County, Lee County, Owsley County, Knott County and Middlesboro received...

Bruce Parsons created the Holler Exceptional Children

Sun, 30 Apr 2017 23:41:15 -0400

Earl Gohl: Bruce Parsons recognized by Easter Kentucky Leadership for […]

Fri, 28 Apr 2017 16:17:10 -0400

Bruce Parsons recognized by Easter Kentucky Leadership for creating the Hollar

Bruce Parsons wrote a new post

Tue, 25 Apr 2017 14:10:31 -0400

KVEC is teaming with Hazard Community and Technical College, Perry County Fiscal Court, Knott County Fiscal Court and the Wendell H. Ford Regional Airport on the USA Drone Port, a national unmanned robotic […]

KVEC Collaborating on a Flight Path for Student Innovation

ARI, ATI, Highlights, KVEC

April 25, 2017

Christopher Epling posted an update in the group Art Gallery Workshop: PULL your files from the dropbox folder this week! Below is […]

Mon, 17 Apr 2017 14:55:07 -0400

PULL your files from the dropbox folder this week! Below is the link. Visit the folder and copy and paste YOUR book’s files. Please DO NOT erase the files in these folders! Minuteman Press has the files on hand, but these are for your records.

Here’s the link. Simply look in the folder for your book and save the files to your computer. You may…Read More

Christopher Epling posted an update in the group Art Gallery Workshop: I am so proud of ALL the students that participated in the […]

Mon, 17 Apr 2017 14:43:58 -0400

I am so proud of ALL the students that participated in the book publishing project for KVEC (Project Prevent Grant). You all did such an outstanding job! Please remember to send out request for signing at local libraries in your area! As well as businesses too! Promote your work by sending press releases out to the newspapers. Please always be…Read More

Willa K. Johnson wrote a new post

Mon, 10 Apr 2017 15:33:09 -0400

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 and l […]

KVEC's ARI FIRE Summit Set to Host over 1,000 Educators and Leaders

ARI, Featured, Highlights

April 10, 2017

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 and learners. Not to mention robots, flight simulators, student art & performance, cutting-edge strategies and technologies, student built...

Bruce Parsons wrote a new post

Thu, 06 Apr 2017 12:54:18 -0400

Lacy Hale is a visual artist and muralist from Knott County, KY. She attended Pratt Institute of Art and Morehead State University. She manages the Appalshop Gallery and is the coordinator of EpiCentre Arts, a […]

Monk Media Podcast with Lacy Hale

Podcasts

April 6, 2017

Alisa Howell earned the badges: 10 Log Ins:

Thu, 30 Mar 2017 14:23:20 -0400

Christopher Epling posted an update in the group Art Gallery Workshop: ATTENTION! VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION! Hello everyone. We […]

Wed, 29 Mar 2017 18:39:48 -0400

ATTENTION! VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION!

Hello everyone. We won’t be going live tomorrow morning due to Johnson County having to cancel school for the rest of the week due to illnesses. Please keep the teachers and students of Johnson County in your thoughts and/or prayers.

We will have session 3 tomorrow, but I will be recording the session from…Read More

Willa K. Johnson wrote a new post

Wed, 29 Mar 2017 15:05:37 -0400

The second It’s Good to be Young in the Mountains conference is coming to Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College Cumberland campus [700 College Road, Cumberland, Kentucky] on April 21-23, 2017. The c […]

It’s Good to be Young in the Mountains Returns to Harlan County

Featured, Highlights

March 29, 2017

The second It’s Good to be Young in the Mountains conference is coming to Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College Cumberland campus on April 21-23, 2017. The conference is a three-day event celebrating Appalachian heritage and giving space...

Charlene Owens earned the badges: Holler Posts:

Tue, 28 Mar 2017 00:52:23 -0400

Charlene Owens earned the badges: Holler Posts:

Mon, 27 Mar 2017 12:53:31 -0400