A different way to get students to buy in
Fleming County's Amy Bolar said when you are trying to get student buy-in, it might be best to focus your efforts on a particular small set of students.
Being a teacher means continuing to learn
Kenton County's Amelia Brown says pursuing National Board certification is a major investment of time and resources, but teachers and students benefit by trying to stretch their abilities.
School counselors: A key to student success
Boone County's Stacey Russell explains how the role of school counselor has changed over the years and why it's so important for counselors to have the time to focus on student needs.
Equity means doing what is right for each and every student
When most educators hear the word “equity,” they usually think of issues related to race or of someone relinquishing some rights, services, power or privileges so that members of under-served groups can benefit. Equity is so much more than either of those notions, and the truth is that everyone wants equity.
Teaching students to be engaged citizens
Grant County's Belinda Furman says educators can play an important role in teaching their students to be caring and engaged citizens.
Creating community opportunities in the math classroom
Henry County's Steve Martell says getting community members into your math classroom is important to show students how math applies in the real world, but you need to ask them strategic questions to get the most out of the visit.
Feedback: Moving students toward success
Marion County's Dana Lee Thomas describes how the feedback provided by live scoring student writing can help both students and teachers.
Helping students become reflective thinkers
Grant County's Belinda Furman says teachers can help their students become more reflective thinkers if they intentionally work it into their daily classroom routines.
Growing readers one child at a time
Grant County's Belinda Furman shares how she tried to foster a love of reading among her young students.
Conferring 101
Grant County's Belinda Furman explains why holding brief, regular conferences with your students provides big benefits.