Picking up the tab
For the second straight year, KDE will cover the cost of Advanced Placement exams for students eligible for free and reduced-price meals that would otherwise be paid by districts.
A look at what’s new in assessments
The biggest change in assessments given to Kentucky students in the 2017-18 school year is the field-testing of end-of-course exams in three high school courses.
Ashland students show off at KVEC Showcase
At the Kentucky Valley Education Cooperative Showcase at the Capitol, students from Ashland Middle School played the stars as they showed off their Samsung Solve for Tomorrow project. They created a device, with the help of a 3-D printer, that will let police officers pick up used needles safely.
Parents and educators working together for student success
ParentCamp breaks down barriers between home and school.
Kentucky produces bumper crop of National Board teachers
The second-largest class of National Board-certified teachers the state has produced includes a Calloway County teacher who is happy to use her story of struggle to encourage others.
A different way to get students to buy in
Fleming County's Amy Bolar said when you are trying to get student buy-in, it might be best to focus your efforts on a particular small set of students.
It’s time to revisit graduation requirements
It’s been eight years since any significant changes have been made to Kentucky’s graduation requirements. Eight years is a long time in our economy.
Being a teacher means continuing to learn
Kenton County's Amelia Brown says pursuing National Board certification is a major investment of time and resources, but teachers and students benefit by trying to stretch their abilities.
Creating a new focus on literacy
As parents and educators, we need to recognize that teaching children to be literate citizens has its place in all of the classes we teach in Kentucky’s schools.
School counselors: A key to student success
Boone County's Stacey Russell explains how the role of school counselor has changed over the years and why it's so important for counselors to have the time to focus on student needs.
Equity means doing what is right for each and every student
When most educators hear the word “equity,” they usually think of issues related to race or of someone relinquishing some rights, services, power or privileges so that members of under-served groups can benefit. Equity is so much more than either of those notions, and the truth is that everyone wants equity.
Wayne D. Lewis Jr. named interim commissioner of education
During a special April 17 meeting at which newly appointed members were sworn into office, the Kentucky Board of Education named Wayne D. Lewis Jr. the interim commissioner of education.
Kentucky Board of Education begins graduation requirements revamp
The Kentucky Board of Education kicked off its examination of the state’s graduation requirements at its regular meeting April 11 with a national overview of what other states are doing to ensure their high school graduates can successfully transition to careers and college.
Lexington organization receives Dr. Samuel Robinson Award
At its meeting April 11 in Frankfort, the Kentucky Board of Education presented the Dr. Samuel Robinson Award to the Black Males Working (BMW) Academy program.
Grissom Award goes to Fayette County educator
At its regular meeting April 11, the Kentucky Board of Education presented the seventh annual Dr. Johnnie Grissom Award to Soraya Matthews, director of curriculum, instruction and assessment for the Fayette County Public Schools.
Kentucky performance flat on national reading, math tests
Kentucky's public school students’ performance in reading and mathematics on the 2017 National Assessment of Educational Progress, also known as the Nation’s Report Card, remained relatively flat, according to results released April 10. Kentucky students scored about the same as those in most other states.
Kentucky Storytelling Conference seeks workshop proposals
The Kentucky Storytelling Association is accepting proposals for workshops at the Kentucky Storytelling Conference Nov. 16-17 in Owensboro.
Applications open for Purchase Area Literary Academy
Applications are being accepted for the Purchase Area Literacy Academy, which will be offered this year as an online class through Murray State University in July.
UK hosting STEM workshop for middle, high school teachers
The University of Kentucky (UK) College of Arts and Sciences’ STEMCats learning program is hosting a free workshop for middle and high school teachers on learning to develop research experiences and opportunities for STEM students June 8 at the Jacobs Science Building on the UK campus in Lexington.
Financial literacy resources available from Department of Financial Institutions
The Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) is celebrating Financial Literacy Month in April by sharing resources and lessons with teachers and extension agents across Kentucky.
Webinar on tracking student attendance data offered
Regional Educational Laboratory West will host a webinar on the importance of accurately tracking student attendance data and how it can be used to help students who are chronically absent get back on track 2:30-3:30 p.m. ET April 26.
