Superintendents of flood-impacted districts still struggling with attendance, now due to illnesses
Superintendents from school districts impacted by the July flooding in eastern Kentucky said during a Dec. 6 virtual superintendents huddle they are continuing to struggle with low student attendance, first due to flooding and now due to illnesses.
Kentucky Department of Education uses ESSER funding to provide training for new CTSO advisers
This fall, more than 215 Kentucky teachers participated in a training for new career and technical student organization (CTSO) advisers.
Kentucky United We Learn Council brings broad stakeholder voice to learning in the state
The Kentucky United We Learn Council, designed to support the state’s vision for the future of public education in Kentucky known as United We Learn, met for the first time in Frankfort on Nov. 29 as part of a two-day convening.
What is deeper learning?
Kentucky’s future vision for education, called United We Learn, was developed after listening to Kentuckians from all parts of the Commonwealth and represents what they said they wanted for our schools and their children when we took the time to listen. One major component of that vision is to create “vibrant learning experiences for every student.”
Menifee Central transformed into family friendly school
A lifelong resident of eastern Kentucky, I reside in beautiful Menifee County nestled between Cave Run Lake and the Red River Gorge. I have spent the last 16 years of my career working in education in my hometown to try to identify ways I can serve my school and my community.
Nominations open for 2024 Kentucky Teacher of the Year
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 Kentucky Teacher Awards.
Scholarship competition addresses underage drinking, texting while driving
Known as Courageous Persuaders, the program asks students to craft a 30-second television commercial that could be used in a PSA campaign to warn people about underage drinking and texting while driving. It was created to make a difference in tragic statistics.
PBS program to discuss teaching, using mathematics resources
PBS LearningMedia will host a webinar that will showcase mathematics resources to maximize engagement and impact.