District 5

R.A.D.A.R. Character InitiativeMacon County SchoolsPrincipal: Mrs. Tiffany WilliamsSuperintendent: Dr. Melissa Williams Tuskegee Public School implemented the RADAR Character Initiative as a comprehensive, student-centered framework designed to transform school culture and accelerate academic achievement. RADAR (Respect, Accountability, Discipline, Acceptance, and Responsibility) was embedded into daily instruction and aligned with the school’s Continuous Improvement Plan. Students played…

Milestones and MasterpiecesSatsuma City SchoolsPrincipal: Mrs. Suzanne BahrSuperintendent: Mrs. Dana Price The Milestones and Masterpieces Student Showcases at Robert E. Lee Elementary were established to celebrate learning as a collective community experience. Originally designed to provide students with opportunities to share their work and to welcome families to campus, the initiative quickly evolved into a…

Mad Scientist HourLinden City SchoolsPrincipal: Ms. Tonya StarksInterim Superintendent: Mr. Scott Collier George P. Austin Junior High School’s Mad Scientist Hour was created to give students an exciting opportunity to explore science beyond regular classroom instruction. The school’s science teacher wanted to spark curiosity, creativity, and a deeper interest in how science works in the…

Cultivate MoreAutauga County SchoolsPrincipal: Mrs. Christen HarrySuperintendent: Mr. Lyman Woodfin The outdoor classroom and garden program at Pine Level Elementary School was designed to meet a critical need by engaging students in hands-on learning that connected academic content to real-world experiences. The garden served as a dynamic extension of core instruction, transforming science lessons into…