Test scores and academic success have been improving in Elmore County Schools for the last few years. 

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Cliff Williams / TPI Nearly 1,500 teachers and staff of the Elmore County Public Schools gathered at 17 Springs for teachers institute Friday as they get ready for the start of school this week.

Elmore County Schools leaders want to continue that improvement while also working on the “whole student.” Superintendent Richard Dennis said that means improving the mind, body and character of students, faculty and staff.

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Cliff Williams / TPI Elmore County Schools superintendent Richard Dennis, left, takes a selfie with Elmore County District Court Judge Ben Baxley at the Elmore County Schools teacher institute.

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Cliff Williams / TPI Dr. Kevin Elko had issues with flights getting to central Alabama but it didn’t stop him from speaking at the Elmore County Schools’ teacher institute.