Fast Track FridaysColbert County SchoolsPrincipal: Mrs. Tracie WestSuperintendent: Mr. Nathan Fuller Hatton Elementary School (HES) created and implemented Fast Track Fridays, a student-centered intervention model designed to provide targeted, standards-aligned instruction, close skill gaps, and accelerate academic growth. Each Friday, all nonessential activities were paused to create a protected two-hour block of uninterrupted instructional time….
PUSH LeadershipSheffield City SchoolsPrincipal: Dr. Jill JohnsonSuperintendent: Dr. Carlos Nelson The PUSH Leadership Program was created to meet a critical need: supporting 5th- and 6th-grade girls during one of the most formative stages of their development. At this age, self-identity is emerging, confidence can decline, and social pressures intensify. Without intentional support, these challenges can…
Read to Wright: Reading Makes Everything Right Florence City Schools Principal: Dr. Thomas Casteel Superintendent: Mr. Bill Hopkins During the 2024â2025 school year, Harlan Elementary School launched Read to Right: Reading Makes Everything Right, a student-centered literacy initiative co-created by Florence City Schools Social Worker, Sonja Croone. Designed for Kâ2 students, the program builds a…
Falcon PeriodFlorence City SchoolsPrincipal: Dr. Ashley BowlingSuperintendent: Mr. Bill Hopkins Florence Middle School implemented Falcon Period as a schoolwide initiative program designed to ensure every student received targeted academic, behavioral, and foundational wellness during the instructional day. Embedded within the master schedule, Falcon Period provided a protected daily block for all seventh- and eighth-grade students…
