Maia of the Frontier 4-H Club, enjoys her time during the Roosevelt County Fair. (Photo submitted)

A growing emphasis on STEM has emerged within the educational sector over the last decade or more. Schools and students have put forth extraordinary effort into fostering science, technology, engineering and mathematics in curriculums and through personal pursuits. Although there are many proponents of STEM classes and careers, many people feel that creative endeavors, namely arts education,

Assessments such as quizzes and exams help educators recognize areas where students are excelling and where they might need a little extra help. In addition to tests in the classroom, high schoolers generally take standardized testing for state or provincial assessment purposes,. Testing may come easier to some students than others, but having solid study techniques can improve students’ performance

Sportsmanship principles all young athletes should know Competitive sports have a lot to offer young people. In addition to exposing children to the thrill of competition, competitive sports can set a foundation for a lifetime of healthy living. One study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine in 2014 found that afterschool physical activity programs were the most effective

Instructor Sarah (center) leads a goat yoga session Aug. 13 at the Roosevelt County Fair with help from Fairview’s Sugar Valley Goats. For more information, check out the Sugar Valley Goats and Remedy: Yoga and Handcrafts Facebook pages. Also pictured: Lauren Rumsey (left). (Photo by James Walling)