A discussion of education in East Tennessee
4 ET schools receive grants
By Lola Alapo
Posted October 28, 2009 at midnig
Four East Tennessee high schools, including two in Knox County, have collectively received almost $2 million in federal grants for redesign to improve student achievement.
Plans for the money include increased technology in classrooms, more professional development and targeted instruction for struggling students, school officials said.
Campbell County's Jellico High School received $349,716, Austin-East and Fulton high schools in Knox County received $500,000 apiece, and Union County High School received $500,000. They are among 31 schools statewide in nine school districts to be awarded the Title I School Improvement High School Redesign Grant, said Amanda Anderson, deputy spokeswoman for the state Department of Education.
Overall, the state received $15 million, she said.
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Posted October 28, 2009 at midnig
Four East Tennessee high schools, including two in Knox County, have collectively received almost $2 million in federal grants for redesign to improve student achievement.
Plans for the money include increased technology in classrooms, more professional development and targeted instruction for struggling students, school officials said.
Campbell County's Jellico High School received $349,716, Austin-East and Fulton high schools in Knox County received $500,000 apiece, and Union County High School received $500,000. They are among 31 schools statewide in nine school districts to be awarded the Title I School Improvement High School Redesign Grant, said Amanda Anderson, deputy spokeswoman for the state Department of Education.
Overall, the state received $15 million, she said.
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Permalink Reply by Cathy McCaughan on -
Lola, What efforts are underway by the city and county to support the communities around these schools?
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Permalink Reply by Ginevra on -
This is about Blount County, not Knox County -- but thought people might be interested.
http://www.thedailytimes.com/article/20090922/NEWS/309229973
Heritage High School grad places 39th in national drafting competition
By Matthew Stewart of The Daily Times Staff
Originally published: September 22. 2009 3:01AM
Last modified: September 21. 2009 10:57PM
A recent Heritage High School graduate has brought the school's drafting program to the national stage.
"Joshua Larson, who graduated in May, placed 39th in the technical drafting category at the annual SkillsUSA Championships this year. Students from all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the District of Columbia participated in his division.
"Larson had to take a Skills- USA test about leadership, an American Design Drafting Association 150-question test and draft a car's water pump assembly. Competitors had six hours to complete the pump assembly using computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) systems, and judges changed specifications halfway through the competition.
"...Larson received an estimated $30,000 in computer software and scholarships -- including a full ride to the Tennessee Technology Center -- through his SkillsUSA competitions, said former teacher Sam Warwick.
"The pair also received free backpacks with built-in laptop computer cases, clothing, flash drives and various other pieces of merchandise at the Skills- USA Championships.
"The pair was amazed by the national event at the Kansas City Convention Center, because the multi-million-dollar event occupies a space equivalent to 16 football fields. Nearly 1,500 judges and contest organizers from labor and management made the national event possible."
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