2014 February 20

Districts of Innovation superintendents excited about future

Recently, three Kentucky public school districts were named Districts of Innovation – Owensboro Independent, Trigg County and Owsley County. Certain administrative regulations and statutory provisions won’t apply to these districts now. They also may waive local board policy to improve student learning and educational performance practices. All three superintendents of these districts said leadership will be heavily impacted by the designation. [...]

By Susan Riddell|2014-02-21T09:12:03-05:00February 20, 2014|

Health resources for P-12

KET offers schools a repository of free, online P-12 instructional resources such as short videos, lesson plans and interactives on a variety of health topics. To access these resources, visit KET EncycloMedia and select PBS LearningMedia. Those interested can search PBS LearningMedia in a variety of ways. One quick way is to click on Health and Physical Education in the [...]

By Susan Riddell|2014-02-20T09:07:17-05:00February 20, 2014|

Stanford offering online courses on student discourse

Stanford University is offering two online courses that emphasize improving the high quality of student-to-student discourse as a major feature of instruction, specifically the importance of students understanding the reasoning of others and engaging in meaningful conversations using evidence for claims. The short course looks closely at student-to-student conversations and addresses ways to improve students’ abilities to engage in the types of [...]

By Susan Riddell|2014-02-12T13:26:09-05:00February 20, 2014|

Superintendents’ Spotlight: Jonathan Jett, Perry County

It is clear that instruction is the focus for the Perry County school district under the direction of Superintendent Jonathan Jett. Recently, the district provided all students in grades 8-12 with a Windows 8 Surface tablet. New student-led Professional Learning Communities, guide all staff in effectively using the device as an instructional tool. Textbooks are downloaded as student resources and [...]

By Susan Riddell|2014-02-20T09:06:45-05:00February 20, 2014|

U of L mathematics symposium scheduled March 6

The University of Louisville’s Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education and the Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Teacher Development will present the Mathematics Education Colloquium: “Strategies for Encouraging Students to Persist When Working on Cognitively - Demanding Tasks” March 6, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the University Club, Mary Bingham Room on the Belknap Campus. Featured speakers include [...]

By Susan Riddell|2014-02-18T12:53:13-05:00February 20, 2014|

50th anniversary of the 1964 Freedom March on Frankfort

On March 5, students have a unique opportunity to participate in an educational and historic event, the 50th anniversary celebration of the March on Frankfort. In celebration of the 1964 march, thousands will gather once again in Frankfort. The commemorative march and accompanying rally will be from 10 a.m. through approximately noon (Eastern Standard Time). Participants are asked to meet [...]

By Susan Riddell|2014-02-18T12:22:35-05:00February 20, 2014|