Gov. Beshear announces ‘Everybody Counts’ initiative to help JCPS graduates secure pathways to college, career or both
Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Nov. 22 the launch of the new Everybody Counts program that will help every Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) graduate who doesn’t currently have a plan for after graduation to secure one of three pathways: a job, postsecondary education or both.
CTE Advisory Committee discusses additional budget requests for legislature, data on dual credit enrollment
At its Nov. 19 meeting, the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE) Career and Technical Education (CTE) Advisory Committee discussed additional budget requests for the upcoming legislative session and data on dual credit enrollment.
KDE announces partnership with the Ministry of Education of Taiwan to increase access to Chinese language instruction
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is partnering with the Ministry of Education (MOE) in Taiwan to promote educational and academic exchanges and to foster cross-cultural relationships between Taiwan and Kentucky.
‘So, what theory are we going to test today, Dr. Gunter?’
Former laboratory technician Angela Gunter may have left the medical profession to become a teacher, but she still believes in using the best ideas from other professions to make her teaching stronger.
How the tough got going in Kentucky
Bill and Melinda Gates traveled to Kentucky in November and saw how Floyd County schools have come so far, so quickly.
Confessions of a former fourth-year teacher
Olmsted North Middle School teacher Andrew Beaver said it's often tougher to get experienced teachers to believe in professional development than new teachers. He knows professional development is for everyone.
Students can paint horse blankets for Derby celebration
Students are invited to be part of the Governor’s Derby Celebration by contributing a painted canvas for the tables on the grounds of the Old State Capitol during the festivities.
KCTE presents annual awards to four educators
The Kentucky Council of Teachers of English and Language Arts (KCTE) recognized four public-school educators with its annual awards, which were presented during KCTE’s annual conference in February.