Overton Children’s Author Writes First Book On Agriculture
Local author Laurie Crawford showcased her book, “Hope on the Farm” Thursday at the Millard Oakley Public Library. Crawford said her experiences with her grandmother inspired the book. Crawford said her grandmother taught her many lessons while raising her on her family farm. “Having the opportunity to have my own granddaughter spend time on a […]
Putnam TCAP Scores Show Improvement
New data released Tuesday show TCAP growth and improvement for Putnam County students. The results showed improved proficiency in most testing categories from previous years. The district also surpassed state averages in almost every category. 5-12 Curriculum Supervisor Bubba Winningham said the data will guide the district’s continued improvement efforts. In math for grades three […]
Foreign Language Dual Enrollment Coming To Tech
Tennessee Tech is adding foreign language courses to its online dual enrollment program this fall, available to any high school student in the state. Foreign Language Department Chair Martin Sheehan said the department is looking for new ways to engage high school students and create opportunities to pursue foreign language studies. He said there is […]
Dekalb School System Partners With Tech To Find Local Teachers
The Dekalb County School System is partnering with Tennessee Tech to train teachers for the classroom. Director of Schools Patrick Cripps said Tech reached out and the system was more than interested in participating in the Grow Your Own program. Cripps said this program is a huge benefit being in a rural area. “There’s a, […]
