Students speak out on math, science course choices at advisory council meeting
Commissioner Stephen L. Pruitt welcomed the opinions of students on the Next-Generation Student Advisory Council in one of his first meetings with students.
Fast-paced TeachMeet offers teachers technology on the fly
Workshop offers 20-minute presentations on technology that can be used in the classroom, most led by teachers who have tried the technology themselves.
Superintendents’ Spotlight: Russ Tilford, Lyon County
Russ Tilford The Lyon County school district is proud to be a Distinguished Kentucky district, ranking in the top 20 among all districts. As a small district of 900 students in three schools, Lyon County is excited to have one Proficient school and two Distinguished schools. The district recognizes that student success extends beyond accountability and strives to [...]
Extending the reach of special education professionals
The Bluegrass Center for Teacher Quality hosted an event Oct. 20 called “Building the Village: A Summit on Down Syndrome and Autism Education.”
Students can prepare projects for National History Day in Kentucky
National History Day in Kentucky (NHDKy), the state affiliate of National History Day, gives students the opportunity to explore the past in a creative, hands-on way. NHDKy challenges students in grades 4-12 to think like historians. Students choose their own topics and conduct their own research to produce a documentary, exhibit, paper, performance or website, becoming experts on a topic [...]
School house is rocking with ‘We the People’
Two Madison County teachers are finding success with a program that uses real-life lessons and public speaking to teach students about the U.S. government.
‘I have a great interest in the future of education’
New Kentucky Board of Education member Sarah Murphy Ford said collaboration is one of her top priorities.
Teaching in the margins
Mason County Middle School teacher Brian McDowell took learning on the page and turned it into a real-life experience.
Proud to Call Kentucky Home
As Kentucky’s new commissioner of education, I want you to know that I value your views, your input and your help in preparing our students for tomorrow.