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R.E.A.L. Men Read

Bobby Ellis bobby.ellis@education.ky.gov When Fayette County announced that it was looking for 300 volunteers to fill a read-aloud mentoring program, Christian Adair wondered how many people would answer the call.  “As it turns out, we’ve had to turn away people in a few different schools because of how many volunteers we’ve had,” said Adair, the educating boys of color specialist [...]

By |2018-01-29T14:24:48-05:00January 30, 2018|

Snow day!

If you're not a fan of snow and the cold, 2018 may not be off to the best start. Kentucky Teacher photographer Bobby Ellis took in the fun Franklin County students had during one recent snowy day.

By |2018-01-17T14:10:31-05:00January 18, 2018|

New director to guide charter schools

Earl Simms will bring his experience working with charters in Missouri to bear as the state finalizes regulations governing new kind of public school in the Commonwealth.

By |2018-01-11T15:55:06-05:00January 16, 2018|

Inquiring minds

Boyle County schools have expanded inquiry-based learning to multiple subjects and grade levels as part of a pilot project that educators hope will help students develop critical thinking skills.

By |2018-01-05T14:27:17-05:00January 9, 2018|

Family atmosphere key to success at Rich Pond

Warren County's Rich Pond Elementary School is one of two Kentucky public schools to be named this year as a Blue Ribbon winner for the second time. There are only eight public schools in Kentucky to earn the award twice since the program began in 1982.

By |2020-03-25T16:00:01-04:00January 2, 2018|

The benefits of biliteracy

New programs in two school districts are recognizing students who are proficient in more than one language.

By |2019-07-24T15:05:22-04:00January 2, 2018|

A professional middle school musical

If there's one thing that Carlee Cornett does not want someone walking out of the plays put on by Lincoln County Middle School to say it's this: "That was cute." 

By |2017-12-18T09:26:00-05:00December 12, 2017|

Finding the strength

Kentucky schools using the suicide prevention program Sources of Strength, which mobilizes student social networks to promote positive behaviors.

By |2018-07-24T13:19:33-04:00December 12, 2017|
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