Category Archives: Spotlight

Spotlights in Education

Dinosaurs!

Q: What do you call a dinosaur that never gives up? A: Try and try and try and try-sarratops No real thing captures the imagination quite as thoroughly as dinosaurs. We don’t actually know much about them, save their shape and sizes, … Continue reading

Teen Leadership in Newton, NC

Students in the 2011 Teen Leadership Newton program made presentations to the Newton City Council at its April 5 meeting to conclude this year’s leadership event. The students formed four teams and chose one topic to discuss and present to … Continue reading

Hickory Museum of Art

The Hickory Museum of Art offers many opportunities for children to explore art. They have dozens of classes throughout the year, plus an extensive summer camp program. While walking through the museum (a free and fun thing to do) there … Continue reading