Family Creative Learning Workshops Are Fun for All in Lee County
In today’s fast-paced world, it is often a challenge for families to spend time together around a meal or have
December 20, 2017
News
Students, Educators and Communities Taking Action Against Opioid Crisis
When was the last time you heard someone say, “Pick Your Battles”? Well, teams of students, educators and community leaders
December 18, 2017
Johnson County Teacher Uses Storytelling to Promote Appalachian Culture
Dr. Rachel Holbrook gives her Johnson County Middle School students a voice and allows them the opportunity to talk about
December 13, 2017
High School Entrepreneurial Competition
Students from the Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative (KVEC) region gathered at the Morehead State University on November 30, 2017, to
December 11, 2017
Enterprising Jenkins School Librarian Promotes Learning and Reading
Crystal Smallwood, in her 32nd year in education, is utilizing technology in creative ways as the librarian at Jenkins Independent
December 8, 2017
From Paintsville Student to Teacher
While being a student in the Paintsville School District, Laura Carroll dreamed of returning home and becoming a teacher in
December 6, 2017
Flat Gap Community Problem Solving Project
In their first year of participation in CmPs (Community Problem Solving), Flat Gap Elementary’s team consists of twelve 4th and
December 5, 2017
FIRST LEGO League Competition
On Saturday, December 9th, robotics teams from throughout eastern Kentucky will gather at East Perry Elementary School in Hazard to
December 4, 2017
National Coverage
Herald-Leader: Will Hazard become the nation’s hub for drone research and development?
April 24, 2017
From the Lexington Herald-Leader – Article by Bill Estep – The education partners in the project could develop a pipeline of students to work at the port. “This could be a game-changer for Southeast Kentucky,” said Paul Green, with the educational cooperative. “It’s cutting-edge and it could really lead to a lot of economic benefit for our region.”
Christian Science Monitor: Appalachia’s new trail: finding life after coal
April 9, 2017
The $15,000 grant the school won to help create new jobs is part of a Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative contest. That nonprofit wants to develop technical curriculum to better prepare students for emerging fields.
Lane Report: MIT Health Hack-a-thon
October 10, 2016
MIT Appalachian Health Hack-a-thon announces event winners published by The Lane Report Hack-a-thon participants included students from Pikeville, Paintsville and Letcher County, who participated in