High expectations, structure, parental support help Schaffner shine
The Jefferson County school won a 2016 National Blue Ribbon Award.
New accountability system nearing completion
Thousands of Kentuckians have had a say in the new system designed to make it easier for residents to see progress being made in the Commonwealth’s classrooms.
Award-winning teachers drawn to classroom
Belinda Furman of Grant County was named the 2018 Elementary School Teacher of the Year and Jennifer Meo-Sexton was named the 2018 Middle School Teacher of the Year.
Teacher of the Year hits the right note
Kellie Clark, a 16-year veteran choral teacher from Boone County, was named 2018 Kentucky Teacher of the Year.
Wild times at Salato Wildlife Center
Take a look at what happens when a bunch of Scott County 4th-graders take a field trip to the Salato Wildlife Center.
Effective mental health prevention and intervention approaches and resources
Commissioner Stephen Pruitt discusses effective mental health prevention and intervention approaches and resources for the K-12 system.
Second-graders learn how to create a business
What happens when you combine six creative teachers, 150 enthusiastic 2nd-graders and a desire for project-based learning? You get six totally amazing and highly successful businesses!
Kentucky’s English and mathematics standards up for feedback
This summer, we are working on the standards for both English/language arts (E/LA) and mathematics. Please take some time and give us your thoughts on our draft standards and let us know how they can be improved.
Taking your place at the table
It is Teacher Appreciation Week – a time that should be celebrated on the highest levels, but is often overlooked. So, if you will...
Kentucky School for the Blind celebrating 175 years of service
Each May the Kentucky School for the Blind (KSB) celebrates Founder’s Day, an event that commemorates its rich history of providing educational services to Kentucky students who are blind and visually impaired. This year’s event is especially significant because the school is celebrating its 175th anniversary.
Ensuring a strong public education system is top priority
Commissioner Pruitt shares his thoughts about the implications of House Bill 520, which was signed into law in March and gives local school boards and the mayors of Lexington and Louisville the authority to authorize charter schools.
English 2 and Algebra 2 teachers sought to help develop EOC field tests
The kick off for developing new End of Course Assessments for English 2 and Algebra 2 – which will be field tested in the spring of 2018 – will take place in July.
Kentucky Summer Food Service Program kicks off with recognition
The Kentucky Summer Food Service Program is once again making sure students’ stomachs are full even when classrooms are empty.
Pruitt named to new Kentucky Work Matters Task Force
Kentucky Commissioner of Education Stephen Pruitt has been named to the new Kentucky Work Matters Task Force.
Review of health and physical education standards begins
The Kentucky Department of Education has begun the review and revision process for current academic standards in health education and physical education.
Kentucky Board of Education discusses accountability
Kentucky schools would be rated from one to five stars under a proposed accountability system discussed at the June 7 meeting of the Kentucky Board of Education in Frankfort.
Proposals sought for science teachers’ conference
The Kentucky Science Teachers Association is accepting proposals for its KSTA Annual Conference & Professional Learning, which will be Nov. 9-11 at the Lexington Convention Center and Hyatt Regency Hotel in Lexington.
KET Distance Learning changes name to KET online campus
Kentucky Educational Television has changed the name of KET Distance Learning to KET Online Campus.
Kentucky recognized for internet access
Kentucky was recognized for its commitment to provide high-speed internet access to all students in the Commonwealth in Education Week’s annual Technology Counts edition.
Vanderbilt children’s hospital to host Youth Sports Safety Conference
The Monroe Carrell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt will hold its Youth Sports Safety Conference and Celebration Gala July 13-14 at the Vanderbilt University Recreation and Wellness Center in Nashville, Tenn.
ParentCamp to hold its first Kentucky ‘unconference’ in Florence
ParentCamp, a national organization that holds “unconferences” for parents and educators, will host its first event in Kentucky, ParentCampNKY, on June 24 at Boone County High School in Florence.
