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Homecoming of Kentucky’s top educator: Dr. Fletcher visits Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School students welcomed home one of their own Friday — Dr. Robbie Fletcher, Kentucky Commissioner of Education — who returned to the same community where his lifelong journey in education began. Fletcher, who grew up in Martin County, spoke with students in the school auditorium,
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Commissioner of Education honors legendary academic coach Frank Baldridge
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISVILLE — Kentucky’s Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher paid tribute Monday to the late Frank Baldridge, beloved legendary academic coach from Martin County. Baldridge was posthumously honored with the 2025 Kentucky Association for Academic Competition (KAAC) Legacy Award. The award was presented following the KAAC state tournament finals in a ceremony
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Celebrating agriculture in the classroom
BY DR. ROBBIE FLETCHER KENTUCKY COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION Getting the chance to speak with students involved in agriculture programs earlier this year, I saw just how eager students can be for education when it involves vibrant learning experiences that are relevant to the community and the world around them. One of the key pillars of
