Susan Edington looking to help build bridges
New Kentucky Board of Education member says her experience in K-12 and postsecondary classrooms may help her bring all educators to the table.
Some new faces and old issues appear for the 2016 regular session
As another long legislative session kicks off, how to shore up the Kentucky Teachers Retirement System is likely to loom large for legislators. A variety of prefiled bills, which range from maximum class size to accountability, promise an active session for education issues.
Cracking the code
Thousands of students across Kentucky participated in the Hour of Code, a worldwide, hands-on experience in learning to write computer code held as part of Computer Science Education Week.
Science teachers help colleagues get a better handle on standards
The Next Generation Science Standards were a focal point at the Kentucky Science Teachers Association’s annual conference.
Microsoft certification made easier by KDE pilot program
Funding from the Kentucky legislature is allowing more than 250 high schools and area technology centers to offer the Microsoft IT Academy to their students.
Getting their hands on science
Teachers attending the Kentucky Science Teachers Association’s annual conference in Lexington used everything from foam balls and a giant Slinky to a syringe and bag of marshmallows to discover new ways to engage their students.
Tech tools immerse students in social studies
Brooke Whitlow, education technology teacher in Hardin County, says teachers can use Google Apps for Education to create engaging lessons.
‘I was supposed to be an architecture major’
Fayette’s Laura Roché, the 2015 Kentucky World Language Association’s Outstanding Teacher, shares her love of French with her students and love of teaching with fellow educators.
Olweus program a powerful tool in the battle against bullying
East Carter Middle School has embraced the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, and the Kentucky Department of Education is offering the program to other schools for free.
Deck the walls
Teachers use summer break and art to highlight leadership principles at New Haven School in Nelson County.