Public feedback sought on proposed social studies standards
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is seeking public feedback on proposed Social Studies Standards for the Next Generation.
Ready for school? Mercer County students are
By Amy Wallot amy.wallot@education.ky.gov Where can you go to get a haircut, dental screening and a new pair of shoes? For parents and students in Mercer County, Readi Fest provides an opportunity to check of many back-to-school needs in one place. This was the fourth year for the event, held at Mercer County High School. The goal is to remove [...]
Literacy is alive in Oldham County’s summer camp
Incoming 1st -graders get intensive literacy intervention at Oldham County’s Camp Literacy Live.
‘Excellence happening’ at state’s leading alternative programs
The state’s top alternative programs are doing all they can to help students graduate college- and career-ready and to change the perception of alternative programs.
Service day helps create, improve green schools
The Green Apple Day of Service on Sept. 26 gives teachers, students, parents, companies and local organizations the opportunity to transform all schools into healthy, safe and productive learning environments through local service projects. The Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council is the organization behind the Green Apple movement, working to ensure that every student has [...]
Superintendent’s Spotlight: Mike Hogg, Berea Independent
Mike Hogg The Berea Independent School District’s slogan of being “kid driven” is reflected throughout the school district. To support that slogan, the district established three goals: all students progressing through the rigorous curriculum, all students being on-Track for meeting college readiness benchmarks by graduation, and all students developing 21st Century citizenship skills which include creativity, critical-thinking, collaboration, [...]
Residential program offered at Washington’s home
Kentucky teachers in grades 3-12 are invited to apply for a free residential experience at George Washington’s Mount Vernon on Sept. 10-13 in Mount Vernon, Virginia. “A Weekend With George Washington” is a four-day, immersive residential program for teachers from Kentucky and Missouri. Attendees will participate in an intensive study of George Washington and his world through a curriculum that [...]
Free resource examines creation of Bill of Rights
The story of the relationship between two of America’s Charters of Freedom — the Bill of Rights and the Constitution — is told in “Congress Creates the Bill of Rights,” a free resource for teachers and students consisting of an eBook, a mobile app for tablets and online resources. Each piece provides a distinct way of exploring how the First [...]
Educational documentary screening scheduled
The Fund for Transforming Education in Kentucky is sponsoring a screening of the film “Most Likely to Succeed,” a documentary about the impact of innovation on the economy and the consequences for the country if the education system fails to keep pace. The screening will be 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 27, at the Lexington Public Library Central Library. A discussion will [...]
Day camp a key part of Madison migrant program’s busy summer schedule
A science-writing camp helps the Madison County schools’ migrant program to meet the educational needs of its students throughout the summer.