Allison Hunt A lot of emphasis has been placed on student empowerment in the classroom, but less attention has focused on student empowerment in the school as a whole. One way to empower students in the school is through the development of a student government with the power to impact school policies. Many student government groups function as [...]
Allison Hunt As I interact with colleagues from around the state and country, the lack of teacher involvement in education policy has become increasingly apparent. I’ve also become aware of the unique position we have as Kentucky teachers. Although many of us tend to agree with Mark Twain’s oft-repeated quote, “When the end of the world comes, I [...]
Kentucky High School Teacher of the Year Allison Hunt reviews for a final exam with students in her AP Human Geography class at DuPont Manual High School (Jefferson County).Photo by Amy Wallot, Dec. 17, 2012 What is Human Geography? That is a question I am frequently asked when I tell people that I teach Advanced Placement Human Geography. [...]