Education

While some educational experts continue to ponder the wisdom of “mega schools” one Roane County educator is betting that smaller can still be better.

For 20 years, SailAway Learning and Academy in Kingston has championed a “micro school” concept that provides an individualized learning experience for its students.

The play name is misleading, but it is enticing.

“I Hate Shakespeare!” by Steph DeFerie, debuts today (Friday, April 15) at Roane State Community College’s O’Brien Theatre.

Performed by the RSCC Playmakers, the play is described as “a funny and fast-paced introduction to Shakespeare,” and includes modern-day updates such as cellphone conversations, slang-driven translations and even zombies.

Midway Elementary School Principal Tim Thompson and Assistant Principal Jennifer Spakes honor the school’s February students of the month.

They include Will Letner, Gabby Gross, Madalyn Sproehlich, Ethan Parks, Tyler Bentley, Jayleigh Davis, Ethan West, Roland Leach, Mikey Donalson, Levi Brooks, Tatum Collier, Cruz Woody, Abigail Cagle, Paige Moses, Adreona Squire, Kamryn Simcox, Charity Pilkey, Nichole Maxwell, Lexie Cagle and Vincent Hephner.

Learning from a book is one thing, but hands on experience is another and hands on experience is what students in grades three through five at Midway Elementary School received last week at the school’s science fair.

Last week’s science fair marked the second straight year the school has put on the event, and although the fair is voluntary for students, this year’s science fair was bigger and better than a year ago.