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Alum fosters cultural heritage and agricultural awareness at Cherokee Elementary School
By Amneris Solano CHEROKEE, N.C.—In collaboration with ASAP, a leading advocate for sustainable agriculture in western North Carolina, Nichole Efird is connecting her students at Cherokee Elementary School... | News 
Integrating Climate Science into Montessori Classrooms: Kenan Fellow Takes the Lead
By Amneris Solano DURHAM, N.C.—Joy Mason, a 2023-24 Kenan Fellow, is leading an initiative that integrates complex concepts of climate science and meteorology into first through third-grade curricula... | News 
Meta Kenan Fellows aim to strengthen ties between local workforce and schools in Western NC
By kenan fellow Beverly Owens, 2021-22 Kenan Fellow FOREST CITY, N.C.⸺Western North Carolina teachers Courtney Najdek and Jennifer Taylor put themselves in their students’ shoes this summer when... | News 
Randolph EMC Podcast Featuring Kenan Fellow Highlights Energy Industry Career Pathways for High School Students
By Amneris Solano ASHEBORO, N.C.—Kenan Fellow Mindy Thornlow shared her experience interning with the Randolph Electric Membership Corporation in the Re-Connect Podcast. Randolph EMC produces the podcast to... | News 
2022 Summer Institute Elevates Teacher Leader Voice
By Amneris Solano The 2022 Kenan Fellows Program for Teacher Leadership Summer Professional Learning Institute in Cullowhee brought together the 2022-23 cohort of 24 Kenan Fellows for five...