Thursday, September 16, 2021
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Sarah Vivian, the principal at The Academy (Franklin County), finds a card showing that she and her "family" had been evicted and received a utility shut-off notice during a poverty simulation held at the Persistence to Graduation Summit. The simulation was designed to help educators understand the problems some of their students face on a daily basis. Photo by Bobby Ellis, June 14, 2017
Features

Getting a glimpse of what poverty feels like

Mike Marsee -
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Simulation at the Persistence to Graduation Summit helps educators understand the problems many of their students face.
Global Competency/World Languages

From high poverty to the globe, via world languages

Emmanuel B. Anama-Green Jr. -
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Harlan County's Emmanuel B. Anama-Green Jr. dares his students to dream big.
Guest Columns

Diamonds in the rough

Elizabeth Lovett -
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Knox County’s Elizabeth Lovett says adults need to work together to ensure students from high-poverty school districts have the educational opportunities they need.
Guest Columns

Why I #LoveTeaching

Ashley Lamb-Sinclair -
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2016 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Ashley Lamb-Sinclair says helping students find their voice is why she loves her profession.
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