Tyler Saylor, an English language arts and Senior Seminar instructor at Harlan High School (Harlan Independent), has launched a new scholarship initiative aimed at encouraging and supporting future educators in Kentucky.
Although she once considered other careers, Jennifer Parsons said she always knew education was her calling.
Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher said he wanted to hear from district leaders about ways to improve funding for facility improvements and upgrades.
As a way to strengthen local efforts to connect with families and students, the Harlan Independent School District jumped at the opportunity to participate in the Family Friendly Schools initiative.
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE), the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) and OneGoal, a leading postsecondary success organization, announced that 13 Kentucky public school districts will participate in a statewide effort to receive postsecondary professional coaching at the school and district leadership levels to improve college readiness outcomes for students.
Now in its 23rd year, the Challenger Learning Center of Kentucky has a longstanding history of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) education.
The Kentucky Technology Student Association (KYTSA) will start 16 new high school chapters this fall thanks to a generous donation from Stan and Karen Pigman. All 16 schools are in the southeast region of Kentucky and will receive funding to start and maintain an active KYTSA chapter.
Barbra Ledford, a teacher at Harlan Elementary School (Harlan Independent), has been named president of the Friends of KET Board of Directors, a statewide network of volunteers who work to advance KET’s mission in their communities. Members of the Friends of KET promote programs and services in their own communities, plan and host special events, and meet several [...]