Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council discusses chronic absenteeism across the state
Members of the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council discussed chronic absenteeism in a virtual meeting on March 26.
Kentucky teachers reflect on National Board Certified Teacher certification
National Board certification is voluntary and open to all teachers currently teaching with a state-issued license. Certification can be issued after three years of teaching experience. Certification is available in 25 certificate areas, from preschool through 12th grade.
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.
Paintsville Independent’s Stephanie Hammonds named 2023 Kentucky Special Education Teacher of the Year
Sharing her love for education and students, Stephanie Hammonds is an exceptional child instructor at Paintsville Independent and the Carl D. Perkins Job Corps.
McCracken County High School students spread positivity through the Smile Club
Creating a space to discuss mental health and encourage students to have a positive impact on their peers is just one of the many reasons Bre Sykes-Podunajec, a family resource director at McCracken County High School, initiated the Smile Club.
KDE’s Commissioner’s Teacher Advisory Council discusses artificial intelligence, educator well-being
Members of the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Commissioner’s Teachers Advisory Council (TAC) discussed artificial intelligence (AI) and educator well-being during their meeting on March 7.
Jessamine County counselor attains National Certified School Social Worker certification
Lesley Gilpin has been a counselor for six years at The Providence School, an alternative school that meets the needs of students that cannot be addressed in a traditional classroom setting.
Campbellsville High School custodian receives honor
Tommy Allen is a positive influence in the school district where he works and it has not gone unnoticed. Allen, the custodial supervisor at Campbellsville High School (Campbellsville Independent), was recently recognized by the Campbellsville School Board with the Change Award. The award recognizes employees within the district who have made a positive impact.
Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council discuss school safety reports and youth mental health
Members of the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council discussed school safety reports and youth mental health during their council meeting on Feb. 27.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History names Sarah Wilder the 2023 Kentucky History Teacher of the Year
“It was quite an honor,” she said. “I was pleasantly surprised but also humbled because so many other highly qualified educators had applied for that and been nominated. So, it was very humbling and exciting.”