Mobile County Public Schools -

Students at Pathway 6-12 were encouraged and inspired this week by Timothy Alexander, a former high school football star who was paralyzed in a car accident and is now training for the Paralympics as a swimmer. Alexander overcame many other challenges in his own childhood, including juvenile detention and a house fire that left his family homeless, tp earn a master's degree and become an Emmy Award-winning motivational speaker. He challenged the students to chase their dreams and avoid the temptations and difficulties that stand in the way. "Will you choose to be bitter," he asked, "or will you choose to be better?" #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress

Last week’s activity in Mrs. Touchstone's Forensic Science class at Mary G. Montgomery was an all-time favorite — learning the proper process for collecting, packaging, and documenting evidence. Forensic Science students investigated a case, carefully gathering and analyzing evidence to determine where the unfortunate "Mr. Higginbotham" met his demise. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress

This week has been Digital Citizenship Week! Computer Science students at Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies explored topics that promote a healthy, balanced, and positive approach to media and technology. It's important for students to learn digital literacy, online safety, and responsible digital habits. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress

As part of an ongoing partnership, Evonik Corporation welcomed students from Hollinger's Island Elementary to its facility last week to learn all about pollinators. Instructors from the Environmental Studies Center shared lessons about honeybees, the role they play in our environment and their importance to agriculture and food production. Students rotated through various stations, where they painted bee boxes, planted flowers, learned the waggle dance, and participated in a honey tasting lab. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress