Dr. Donna Watson receives Fulbright Award

Dr. Donna Watson receives Fulbright Award

The U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board have announced that Troy City School District Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Donna Watson has been offered a Fulbright Leaders for Global Schools Program grant. Dr. Watson will travel to Finland for 10 days in March for an immersive look at the country’s public schools. Finland’s education system is considered to be one of the best in the world.

School 16 celebrates kindness

School 16 celebrates kindness

For the month of April, School 16 focused on what it means to be kind. Students participated in various activities including themed dress up days, kindness chain construction, photo booth and more. Students were given “The Great Challenge” to complete 35...
San Francisco 49er Matt Breida visits School 12

San Francisco 49er Matt Breida visits School 12

Students in the Alternative Learning Program at School 12 in Troy received some positive advice from a special visitor Thursday afternoon. Matt Breida, a running back with the San Francisco 49ers, spoke to students about making smart choices and valuing their education.

My Brother’s Keeper prepares young men for life

My Brother’s Keeper prepares young men for life

The My Brother’s Keeper program at School 12 aims to improve academic performance as well as to reduce disciplinary action for young men. Through mentors and incentives, students are learning about citizenship and character, while improving their grades.