By Amy Wallot My photo archive for 2013 has just over 1,000 pictures in it. That’s just the selects, the best few from every shoot. Unedited, there are thousands more from schools all across the state. I often say I have the best job at the Kentucky Department of Education and reviewing my work from the past year reaffirms it. [...]
The state budget, pension shortfalls, gambling, and charter schools all expected to be discussed during the 2014 legislative session.
In an effort to spice up a check presentation assembly, the staff at Southern Elementary School (Fayette County) came up with an idea that was one of the most fun activities I photographed all year -- live action Angry Birds.
Hour of Code initiative strives to spark computer science interest in students of all ages.
By Amy Wallot amy.wallot@education.ky.gov Members of the third installment of the Next-Generation Student Council recently visited the offices of the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) for a day of learning and sharing. They met with Commissioner Terry Holliday and state Rep. Derrick Graham, D-Frankfort, and learned about the Professional Growth and Effectiveness System and the LYNC Toolkit from members of the KDE staff. [...]
Teachers and students will benefit from gaining deeper understanding of science content.
College/career ready means having a good work ethic in Hardin County.
When Ronnie Martin became principal at Caldwell County Elementary School this year, there was a program started the year before he was sure he wanted to keep. Student athletes from nearby Caldwell County High School visit the elementary school to mentor the younger students.
Students missing benchmarks are getting extra help with transitional courses.
With great power comes great responsibility, South Heights teachers say.