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 […]
Clear Vision, Bright Futures: Leslie County Schools Focus on Vision Issues
Clear Vision, Bright Futures: Leslie County Schools Focus on Vision Issues Students received vision exams from UPike College of Optometry students Leslie County, KY – During the last two weeks of school in Kentucky, all students in grades 3-8, 10, and 11 take the required Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA). This important academic milestone, along with […]
Applications for the Appalachian Youth Leadership Summit now open
Applications for the Appalachian Youth Leadership Summit now open The Appalachian Youth Leadership Summit (AYLS) is searching for passionate 10th and 11th-grade students from the 42 Kentucky school districts served by the Appalachian Cradle to Career Partnership, along with Claiborne County, TN & Lee County, VA, to gather at Lincoln Memorial University in Claiborne County, […]
Nurturing Local Talent: How Leslie County is Shaping the Future of Education
Nurturing Local Talent: How Leslie County is Shaping the Future of Education In an innovative effort to address the nation’s pressing teacher shortage, the Leslie County Area Technology Center, in collaboration with the Leslie County School District, is charting a new course. In collaboration with Partners for Rural Impact Appalachia and LKLP Community Action Council, […]
First African American Alumni Career Fair brings 27 MHS grads back to alma mater
First African American Alumni Career Fair brings 27 MHS grads back to alma mater Buffy Dunnaville, Gear UP Program Manager, welcomes students to the first annual African American Career Fair Last Friday marked a historic event at Middlesboro High School as 27 alumni returned to their alma mater for the inaugural African American Alumni Career […]