Middle school social studies teacher Mary-Owen Holmes shares tips for implementing project-based learning.
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“Plant Seeds, and They are Soon to Sprout”: Lessons from Rutherford Works
Read how this summer a group of 50 rising seniors took part in a four-week long internship program designed to teach them the real-world skills and competencies needed for success in the workplace.
Changing How Students Think: Rutherford County Schools’ STEM Program
Stephanie Finley, a science specialist, explains how STEM classes facilitate student investigations and guide them to think more critically.
Gestamp-ing through Chattanooga: Hamilton County’s Work-Based Learning Experiences
Learn about Pathways TN and how it is doing so much more than just preparing students for a future career.
Aligning your dreams: Impactful career fairs for students
The third annual P16 Career Exploration Fair connected eighth grade students with workforce representatives and higher education faculty to learn about career pathways.
DeKalb Co. RTI2: Scheduling to support all students
In this final post of our series, we discuss how the RTI2 framework can be tailored to support enrichment opportunities for all students.
How Knox County Aligns Enrichment for Postsecondary Readiness
In the third post of a four part series, we discuss how the RTI2 framework can support the success of all students by focusing on enrichment opportunities.
Giles County RTI2: Perfecting the Process
In the second post of a four part series, we explore how one school used the collaborative efforts of teachers, school counselors, and administrators to support their students.
Up and Growing: High School RTI2 in Rhea County
In the first post of a four part series, we explore how one school implemented a strong intervention program for struggling high school readers.
Are Advanced Placement Classes Worth It?
Elizabeth Smith, English teacher in Metro Nashville Public Schools, explains how AP classes are challenging but help students be more successful in the future.