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From 10 to 40: Florence teacher’s revival turns creative writing into a publishing powerhouse
FLORENCE, Ala. (WAFF) - After a decade-long hiatus, a Florence High School English teacher revived the school’s creative writing, going above and beyond to show her students they can be published authors. When the creative writing teacher announced her retirement, English and creative writing teacher Vanessa McCulloch stepped in...
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School funding surges, teacher pay rises across systems serving State Rep. Phillip Rigsby’s district
The four public school systems serving State Rep. Phillip Rigsby’s (R-Harvest) House District 25 have received nearly $241 million in Advancement and Technology supplemental appropriations from the Legislature since 2021, […] The post School funding surges, teacher pay rises across systems serving State Rep. Phillip Rigsby’s district appeared first on 256 Today .
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Cullman City Primary School turning on the lights with STEM project
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Primary School students became “light scientists in-training” this month as part of a clever Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) project. Students started by learning about how light travels in a straight line and what happens when it hits different materials, as well as how messages could be sent with light using Morse code. Then students headed to the lab to investigate with their own mini-STEM kits loaded with mini flashlights, clear discs, colorful see-through stones, wood, an assortment of plastic gems, mirrors and Morse code cards. Students tested all the materials, and divided them up into four categories: transparent, translucent, opaque and reflective. Once they figured out how each material reacted to light, they set up their own signal stations to position mirrors so they could use their flashlights to send Morse code messages with short and long flashes of light. Students learned how to send short messages and words including “SOS,” “Hi,” “Cat” and “Dog” to a partner across the room via mirrors. “Students approached this lab with so much enthusiasm,” CCPS STEM & Math Intervention Teacher Anna Anderson said. “I was so impressed to hear them use scientific vocabulary correctly in conversation
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Nobel Laureate Brings Big Ideas to Alabama A&M
HUNTSVILLE — Nobel Prize-winning economist Eric S. Maskin will bring a discussion of rules, incentives, and public decision-making to Alabama A&M University on Friday, Nov. 6. The Harvard University professor will deliver “An Introduction to Mechanism Design” at 3 p.m. in Dawson Auditorium in the Cooperative Extension Building. The...
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Athens City Schools surveys parents on extending bus service to high school students
Athens City Schools has distributed a survey to gauge whether families want bus service for high school students, a step the district recently said it would take after parents raised concerns about students walking to and from Athens High School. The district is asking families to complete the survey by...
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Drake State students turn tiny home renovation into hands-on training, community resource
A tiny home has become a big opportunity for students at Drake State Community and Technical College, giving them hands-on construction experience while creating a new educational resource for North […] The post Drake State students turn tiny home renovation into hands-on training, community resource appeared first on 256 Today .
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Phil Campbell triumphs in high-scoring region affair vs. Sheffield
The Phil Campbell High School varsity football team (5-3, 5-1 Class 2A Region 7) earned its fifth-consecutive win Friday night, besting Sheffield in a high-scoring 62-42 affair. The 104 total points scored in the game were just shy of the record 107 combined points scored in a game involving Phil Campbell, set in 2015.
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REGION CHAMPS! Boaz hands Arab their first loss to claim first-ever region championship
BOAZ — In the 91-year history of Boaz Pirate football, the Pirates clinched their first-ever outright region championship in the 31-21 victory over the Arab Knights on Friday night. Boaz handed Arab their first loss of the season and clinched the Class 5A, Region 8 championship as they hold an undefeated 6-0 record in Region 8 play.
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Schools across the Tennessee Valley are utilizing the RAISE act funds to make it count
FLORENCE, Ala. (WAFF) - No student left behind, that’s the mentality school leaders say they have while using state money to fill educational needs. It’s been more than a year since a new funding model called the RAISE Act went into effect. One Shoals area school broke down what the funds are being spent on.
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Disturbing messages in Hartselle High student group chat spark calls for accountability
A student group chat containing disturbing messages has resurfaced at Hartselle High School, prompting an internal investigation and calls from teachers and community members for accountability. The group chat reportedly dates back to when the students involved were in 10th grade, about two years ago. Screenshots obtained by FOX54 appear...
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Boaz takes down Arab to win region for first time in program history
BOAZ, Ala. (WAFF) - The Boaz Football team held off Arab 31-21 to secure the first region title in school history. Boaz remains perfect in Class 5A Region 8 with the 6-0 region record. The Pirates jumped ahead to a 17-0 lead at the half. Arab rattled off two scores...