Helping kids find their passion
At his State of Education address, Interim Commissioner Wayne Lewis said educators need to find new ways of making sure a child’s biggest supporter – their parents – is involved in the classroom.
Teachers create new draft of social studies standards
K-12 teachers, postsecondary representatives and members of the business community have all been involved in writing the new standards, which are now out for public comment.
Walking with dinosaurs
If you've ever watched "Jurassic Park" and thought that a Tyrannosaurus rex would be fun to ride on or that you might actually want to meet a 6-foot tall carnivorous lizard, then Jurassic Quest is the place for you.
Heiner wants to bring understanding of changing economy to state board
Louisville public high school graduate Hal Heiner, who most recently served as secretary of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet, became a Kentucky Board of Education member in April and was named chair at the board’s regularly scheduled meeting in August.
iRap Summer Camp
Fans of hip-hop music have known for years that it has been used by artists to express feelings and shed light onto topics affecting their neighborhoods and communities.
Cybersecurity camp catches on at KSD
A summer camp exposed deaf and hard-of-hearing students to cybersecurity and the possibility of careers within the field.
Taking steps in schools to fight human trafficking
The Kentucky Department of Education is part of a statewide task force that is raising awareness of human trafficking and providing training to educators and others on how to spot and report it.
Bringing career tech to the fore
During the Kentucky Association for Career and Technical Education's annual conference in Louisville, Interim Commissioner Wayne Lewis announced a new campaign to increase the public's awareness about career and technical education.
KBE’s Timberlake wants to be bridge between education and businesses
Ashland’s Laura Timberlake became a new member of the Kentucky Board of Education in April.
Handing students the keys
A teacher at a Jefferson County alternative school has turned to an online gaming approach to help his students develop employability skills.