ENGAGE YOUR BRAIN BY DOODLING IN CLASS
An integral part of my Math classroom has always been the “Math Journal”. Research shows that students learn and retain information longer when they write their notes by hand. In order to prepare students for the next level of mathematical learning, I need to ensure that they are retaining the information tha…Read More

Tara Howard
Magoffin County/Salyersville Grade School
Math/Science 4th/5th

Full STEAM Ahead:
Preparing our students for a global economy

Area of Focus:
As a concerned parent, educator, and citizen of a low-income community, I am interested in increasing the number of students ready for the future workforce. Statistics released by the U.S.…Read More

I am a library media specialist at North Magoffin Elementary. This year I wanted to focus on providing students with more engaging lessons that will create life-long learners with problem-solving skills. With this project, I am able to participate in EDU Escape the Classroom lessons and create several different “Escape Room” type games. Students…Read More

It is so hard for me to believe I have been blessed to work as a school librarian in Kentucky for 31 years! Last year, I did my first innovative grant project titled Listen and Doodle. It was very successful and my students are still enjoying using the resources funded through that grant. This year I have been given another awesome opportunity…Read More