Family Partnership Council discusses chronic absenteeism and recommendations to KDE
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Family Partnership Council discussed initiatives to support student attendance and recommendations to KDE at the council’s March 19 meeting.
KBE votes to enter into contract negotiations with commissioner of education finalist
At its meeting on March 19, the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) authorized the KBE Chair Sharon Porter Robinson to enter into contract negotiations with the preferred candidate for the next commissioner of education. The proposed negotiated contract will be presented to the full board for approval at a future special called meeting.
KDE’s Principals Advisory Council hears updates on assistant principal training, EPSB actions
Members of the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE) Principals Advisory Council (PrAC) heard updates on professional learning opportunities for school leaders during their meeting on March 14.
Educator Spotlight: Sara Heather Peyton
Sara Heather Peyton, a history teacher at Rowan County High School and a 2024 Kentucky Teacher Achievement Award winner, has spent 13 years in the classroom. She started her career at Leestown Middle (Fayette County) in 1998, but after three years teaching, she spent the next decade at home with her family.
The Imperfect Classroom: Teach with Sparkle
Among the most significant qualities of a truly memorable teacher is their ability to build and maintain relationships with students and colleagues. Becky Watkins, a social studies teacher from Gallatin County High School, does that better than most.
We Need To Start with WHO and WHY
Have you ever participated in an initiative to transform an education system or school that wasn’t successful?
Social studies essay contest open for high school juniors and seniors
National Council for the Social Studies is holding the 1787 Prize essay contest in observance of Constitution Day.
Workshop offered for Kentucky K-12 teachers interested in archaeology curriculum
Project Archaeology, a national education program, will offer a free in-person workshop for K-12 teachers in Huntsville, Ala on June 12-15.