Fourth-graders' radio spot on '3 A's' airs on KSAM

Huntsville ISD highlighted a student-produced radio spot recorded by three fourth-grade students that focuses on the district's "3 A's": accountability, attendance and academics. "Recently, 3 4th grade students recorded a short radio spot about mister Fanning's 3 a's," one student said, and another added, "Because it is currently airing on KSAM." The district framed the spots as a way to give students a real audience for their work.

Students explained elements of the campaign in plain terms: "Attendance means being here because you can't learn if you don't show up," one student said. Others described the experience as fun and said they would gladly do it again. The district said these audio efforts are the starting point and could be repurposed into videos, photos and social posts.