Mexico Middle School’s “Your Future is Bright” Night Connects Students With Career Insights
Mexico Middle School hosted “Your Future is Bright” Night on Thursday, Jan. 30, providing students and families with career and financial planning resources. The event featured breakout sessions and a panel discussion where professionals from various industries shared insights into career opportunities, financial literacy and job readiness. Panel Discussion Offers Career Insights and Financial Guidance […]
AppC2C: A Vision for Rural Systems Transformation
Convening multi-sector partners to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive—from early childhood through adulthood—is both simple in concept and complex in execution. This effort is rooted in addressing the systemic barriers that have persisted for generations, allowing families to move beyond survival to achieve long-term success. The Role of StriveTogether and Backbone Support […]
Diboll High School Dual Credit Program Drives Student Success
Students: Jose B. Enriquez, Cristoval Gonzalez, John E. Jones, Israel I. Lopez, Jose V. Luna, Tristen L. Rodriguez Students at Diboll High School are thriving thanks to the opportunities provided by the school’s HVAC dual credit program, a partnership with Angelina College. Combining hands-on technical training with college-level coursework, the program has inspired participants to […]
Buckhorn Community Opens Doors to New School, Bright Futures for Pre-K Students
For two years, the students of Buckhorn School were displaced after their historic building was destroyed in a 1,000-year flood. This fall, the community is celebrating a fresh start after opening the doors to a brand-new facility. The new Buckhorn School brings the first ever preschool program to the area, a monumental step in early […]
Forging Connections: Middlesboro Independent School District Brings Appalachian Heritage to Life
In Middlesboro, KY, the clang of hammers on anvils and the twang of banjo strings recently echoed through the halls of local schools. Middlesboro Independent School District (MISD) brought history to life during its Appalachian Heritage Week, a two-week celebration that blended education, artistry, and community spirit to connect students with their cultural roots. For […]
Helping Students Build Confidence and Independence in Jackson County, Kentucky
For Charity Rose, the most rewarding part of her job comes from working alongside the students she is serving, including her own children. “Being in the school, I can see what the needs are, and I can bring in programs and resources to meet those needs,” Rose said. “Not just for my own kids, but […]
Middlesboro Independent School District’s Innovative Literacy Program: The Phonebook
Bringing Stories to Life Middlesboro Independent School District, in collaboration with Partners for Rural Impact’s Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) program, is using a creative solution to keep the love of reading alive in their community: The Phonebook. This unique telephone-based storytelling platform allows students to record and share their own stories, which younger students […]
Stop V Introduces ‘Too Good for Drugs’ Program to Middlesboro Elementary Second Graders
Stop V Introduces ‘Too Good for Drugs’ Program to Middlesboro Elementary Second Graders Evelyn Bailey working with a student to fill out her Too Good For Drugs workbook. Middlesboro, KY – Second grade students at Middlesboro Elementary School recently completed a program called “Too Good for Violence.” This innovative curriculum is designed to promote character values, […]
‘Healing Tree’ breathes life into the community of Hazard, Kentucky
‘Healing Tree’ breathes life into the community of Hazard, Kentucky The Healing Tree in Hazard, Kentucky. In the Appalachian town of Hazard, Kentucky, a tree stands on Main Street: its trunk as strong as steel, its leaves unchanging. The metal sculpture embodies a complex, multi-layered story of loss, grief, hope, and the unwavering resilience of […]
Corbin High School Media Students Shine Light on Youth Homelessness at East Kentucky Leadership Conference
Corbin High School Media Students Shine Light on Youth Homelessness at East Kentucky Leadership Conference Student panelists Jayce Howington, Makenna Wilson, Addison Bonham, and Chloe Smith East Kentucky Leadership Conference – May 8, 2024 During the opening day of the Eastern Kentucky Leadership Conference, attendees from across Appalachia sat in silence as they listened […]