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Student Success: Joah

The roots of the Settlement’s dyslexia intervention program can be traced back to after-school tutoring. At that time, parents gathered together on our campus to teach fundamental reading skills to their students. While the program has grown and evolved through the decades to include both in-person and virtual tutoring, the core of the program and the incredible

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Fisher Honored During 2024 Governor’s Service Award Ceremony

Gov. Andy Beshear recognized exceptional volunteerism and service contributions at the 28th Annual Governor’s Service Awards located at The Foundry in Frankfort. “Today, we recognize selfless individuals and organizations that have made a significant impact in our communities,” said Gov. Beshear. “Even small acts of kindness can have a powerful effect by showing what is

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Volunteers: The Unsung Heroes of Archive Recovery

This archive update was prepared by Sarah Insalaco, Flood Recovery Archivist. In the world of preserving historical treasures, volunteers often stand as the unsung heroes, dedicating their time and efforts to safeguarding invaluable artifacts for future generations. On March 15th-17th, Hindman Settlement School hosted a volunteer weekend where volunteers could stay on campus and help recover

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Echoes of Ireland: Irish Dance Residency in Knott County

Over 360 Knott County students took an imaginary adventure to Ireland this past week when award winning Irish dancer, Allison Duvall, danced through their schools! Duvall has been dancing for 27 years and shares the joy of Irish dance through her Lexington, KY studio, the McTeggart School of Irish Dance. With financial support from the

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Hindman at ASA

In early March, staff Rebecka Fugate, Sarah Insalaco, and Melissa Helton attended the annual Appalachian Studies Association Conference. This year ASA was hosted by Western Carolina University in Sylva, North Carolina, and was full of sessions, events, presentations, and performances that connect to Appalachian culture, history, education, art, current events, and more. Melissa Helton lead two

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