Forged in Gold: The Wolf Trading Card Company Talladega County Schools Principal: Mr. Michael Pinson Superintendent: Dr. Suzanne Lacey The Wolf Trading Card Company at Fayetteville School was developed to restore excitement for learning, strengthen school culture, and recognize character, growth, and leadership. In a post-COVID environment, Fayetteville School identified a need to re-engage students…
International Coffee Trolley Alabaster City Schools Principal: Mrs. Amanda Harvie Superintendent: Dr. Wayne Vickers For many students learning English, the best way to grow is through authentic conversations and real-life experiences. At Meadow View Elementary School, the International Coffee Trolley gave students that opportunity. Each week, English Learners from kindergarten through third grade worked together…
Extended Time to Level UpSylacauga City SchoolsPrincipal: Mr. Gary RiversSuperintendent: Dr. Michele Eller Sylacauga High School implemented the “Extended Time to Level Up” program during the 2024-2025 school year to improve student performance on the ACT by prioritizing academic growth over benchmark attainment. The program targeted 10th and 11th-grade students and was developed based on…
Medical Detectives Shelby County Schools Principal: Ms. LaTasha McMillan Superintendent: Dr. Lewis Brooks The award-winning Medical Detectives program at Helena Middle School provided an engaging, hands-on learning experience in which students acted as real-life medical investigators. The program emphasized experimental design, critical thinking, and problem-solving as students explored the human body and worked to diagnose…
