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Charles Jeffrey Coots posted
To provide the students with a better understanding of the Australia culture, students in Mr. Couch’s 6th grade class are doing a skype session with Dr. Darren Hudson, a former student from Breathitt County. Dr. Hudson currently is working at the University of Sidney in the field of Physics. Students really enjoyed using technology connecting to…Read More
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Traci Tackett posted
Spring is just around the corner and we are getting geared up for some Spring planting!! The students have learned to use a soil blocker to make soil blocks for planting their tomato seeds. The students have set up the grow lights and will watch the tomatoes closely. These plants will be shared with the West Care Homeless Shelter and the Cedar…Read More
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Charles Jeffrey Coots posted
How has the conversations changed this year? Let me tell you, during our Elementary Meeting today, I was so impressed by the conversations that our teachers were having about the Mathematics Standards and where the material should be covered. By having our teachers focus designing end of the year assessments based on the standards, we are one…Read More
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I wonder if other schools are hearing these types of conversations going.
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Traci Tackett posted
Cabbage worms are a real pain! They never stop chomping on the tender greens and can wreak havoc on a garden. Please watch this video to learn more about cabbage worms.
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Traci Tackett posted
So, now you have harvested worm castings. What next? Watch the third video in the series to see how to use the rich nutrients to grow amazing plants in your garden.
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This is really big, Jeff. If standards are demanding and tests accurately measure achievement of those standards, then curriculum and instruction will become richer and more rigorous. If teachers teach and assess the standards the results should be higher scores on the state assessments without the perceived need for three weeks focus on test…Read More