Learning to end hunger
Rowan County Middle School uses project-based learning to help students and the community.
A special education teacher’s personal journey of discovery
Rowan County’s Allison Slone shares how her son’s diagnosis shaped her view of how teachers are being prepared.
Superintendents’ Spotlight: Marvin Moore, Rowan County
Marvin Moore While the Rowan County school district may be small in size compared to other districts in Kentucky, it is by no means small in the abilities and talents of its students. Under the leadership of Superintendent Marvin Moore, community businesses, organizations, Morehead State University and Maysville Community and Technical College have partnered with the district’s teachers [...]
Spelling a progression, one letter – and grade level – at a time
It’s more important to write than be right sometimes, especially in grades K-2, educators say.
Parent has students taking a bow
One parent’s solo vision has Rowan County’s string program in harmony.
Ten alternative education programs selected Best Practice Sites
Ten alternative education programs have been selected as Best Practice Sites in an effort designed to recognize the work of educators and programs that serve at-risk students. The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) began the project in 2009 to highlight exemplary practices in A5 and A6 programs in public school districts. A5 programs are school district-operated and -housed instructional programs [...]
Light painting in Rowan County
My assignment: two students and their teacher who discovered something in space. This sounded like a great opportunity to create a concept photo, one that went beyond teachers and students working in a classroom. But what could the photo be?
Out of this world opportunity
Rowan County High School students dissect pulsar data.
Physical, health education changing with the times
PE teachers need to champion physical activity and health education in their schools.