Written by Joy Galon
Anne Lackey failed the typing test at the bank. She needed to type 25 words per minute but couldn't. Her guidance counselor had told her not to take typing in high school because she was on the college track and would have a secretary. (For the record: Anne has never...
Written by Joy Galon
Students sat around properly set tables at Empower College and Career Center, each with a glazed donut on their plate. But this wasn't a typical snack break. With forks and knives in hand, the students were about to spend the next few minutes learning something many had never done before:...
Written by Joy Galon
Tilly Anderson had never been to Indianapolis before. She'd never experienced anything quite like walking into the FFA National Convention and seeing thousands of blue FFA jackets filling the massive space. "It was like this overwhelming feeling of brotherhood and love," said the Madison County High School senior. "I always...
Written by Joy Galon
Cedar Shoals High School JROTC instructors see the success stories. There’s Zachary Van Hessen, who entered high school out of shape, but joined the Raider team and transformed himself into a fit athlete, earning a full scholarship to West Point. There’s Logan Rounsaville who worked full-time while attending school, living...
Written by Joy Galon
Students in East Jackson High School’s sustainability program, part of the school’s broader STEM initiative, are tackling real environmental challenges. They are designing composting systems, analyzing air quality, and experimenting with solar energy to understand how sustainable solutions take shape in the real world. With the help of a $1,849...
Written by Joy Galon
The Ila Elementary School second graders wear capes, wave wands, hold action figures, speak of superpowers and talk of favorite animals. They laugh and are eager to speak up as Melissa Yarbrough blends these topics with another big idea: jobs. Madison County's work-based learning coordinator, "Mrs. Y" as many call...