Young student leader shines at Clarke County teacher institute

Student voice, policy changes stand out at district event GROVE HILL — Clarke County School District leaders offered advice for about 350 employees at the annual teacher institute on Aug. 1 but a 17-year-old may have stolen the day. Jackson High School senior Zymiria Powell spoke to her peers about all she is looking forward to during the 2025-26 school year. Classes began at campuses in Grove Hill and Jackson on Tuesday. “I’m mostly looking forward to all of the senior events like homecoming, prom and the senior kickball game,” Powell said. “Watching my peers experience it over the years was...

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