Columbia, KY (4/23/25) – Adair County Schools is proud to share that it has been selected as one of forty school districts in Kentucky to receive a $70,000 grant from the Kentucky Department of Education. The Numeracy Counts grant will fund the acquisition of high-quality, research and evidence-based math curriculum aligned with academic standards for kindergarten through third grade. Additionally, it will support professional learning opportunities that equip teachers to effectively implement the new curriculum in their classrooms.
Lisa Hayes, the Instructional Coach at the Adair County Primary Center, shared “The Kentucky Numeracy Counts grant will continue to encourage a school-wide focus on math, helping to foster a shared commitment to numeracy and math fluency. Teachers will receive ongoing, targeted training in math instruction, which can boost their confidence and effectiveness in the classroom. It will also fund time for teachers to analyze student data, collaborate on strategies, and reflect on instruction. With more effective instruction and focused interventions, students build better number sense and critical thinking skills. Students will benefit from more interactive, differentiated, and culturally responsive math instruction, leading to greater engagement and self-belief.”
The district Supervisor of Elementary Instruction, Susan Pfefferman, added “We are so excited to receive the Numeracy Counts grant as it will provide the resources teachers need to increase engagement and rigor in mathematics instruction for our students.”
(Holly Trowbridge, Director of Federal Programs & Grant Writer – Adair County Schools)