We all can remember being in school and the tools that our teachers used. All research was done in the library, and information was written up on the chalkboard. Depending on how old you are, the changes can be staggering. Chalkboards have given way to white boards that were erasable to SMART boards that interfaced [...]
It’s that time of year again when we reward our kids for all of their hard work. Each school system has its own awards for various activities and academics, and we should be proud of all of our students. Recently, three award ceremonies spotlighted students we would like share with you.
Culinary arts students at William Blount High School get a taste of what working in the real world will be like, and it’s not just about preparing food and good sanitation techniques.
We here at Blount Education Initiative support our three public school systems of Alcoa, Blount County and Maryville. By visiting schools and talking to teachers and administrators, we see many of the excellent offerings our systems have. In promoting education here in the Blount community, we want to share with you some of the interesting programs, teachers and students we uncover in the course of our daily business. If you know of a teacher or student who warrants recognition or of an outstanding program, please e-mail us at spotlight@blounteducation.org with some basic details and a contact name and number. Please check back for regular updates on the important activities of our schools.
