Doing the impossible for Kentucky’s students
Our new vision for Kentucky education is one that puts students at the center of our work, values the profession of education, and values the education of the whole child, not simply test scores.
Finding my new why
Frankfort Independent's Heidi Givens describes why she changed her teaching beliefs regarding the rights of deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
School libraries rock!
When we talk about how rapidly education is changing, I think we often overlook the thing that is at the heart of every school – the library.
Underdog – My pathway to teacher leadership
Knox County's Beth Lovett shares her story of how she became a teacher leader and how other teachers can find their own leadership path.
An apple for the teacher
Taylor County's Kellie Jones shares her thoughts about how important it is for teachers to keep their enthusiasm for education alive and well.
Share your thoughts on the proposed new accountability system
We're getting ready to kick off another round of Town Hall meetings across Kentucky to get your input into what you think about the state's proposed new accountability system.
Show some love for our public schools
During this Valentine's Day week, let’s take time to show some love for our public schools.
Why I read to my high school students
Kenton County's Kristina Slusser shares her thoughts on why she thinks teachers shouldn't stop reading to their students once they leave elementary school.
It’s time to take a second look at CTE
Too often in the past we’ve thought of career and technical education as being an alternative pathway for students who, for one reason or another, weren’t going to attend a college or a university. It is time for all of us in the Commonwealth to realize that CTE is for everyone.
Student voice: Two perspectives, one goal
Rowan County teacher Allison Slone and student Madison Marie Ortega share their thoughts on why student voice is an increasingly important factor in education in the Commonwealth.