Thanking Kentucky’s public school teachers
May is always a special time of the year in education because that’s when we celebrate national Teacher Appreciation Week, which this year is being celebrated May 4-8.
A thank you to teachers from Interim Commissioner Kevin C. Brown
There are times when merely saying thank you doesn’t seem to be enough and this is certainly one of those times. We pause each year at this time during National Teacher Appreciation Week to express our gratitude for the important work you do.
Interim Commissioner Kevin C. Brown’s May 1 letter to families
In Kentucky, when someone asks you, “How are you doing?” saying, “I’m fine” is almost a reflex action. These days, however, it’s almost certainly not true. I think it’s safe to say that none of us has truly been fine in the weeks since the COVID-19 pandemic changed all of our lives – and that’s fine.
Dear Kentucky teachers, you’re doing a great job
In honor of the 2020 National Teacher Appreciation Week, Kentucky Teacher of the Year Erin Ball sends an open letter to all of the Commonwealth's educators to thank them for their hard work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Adapting and learning, but anxiously awaiting a return to a new normal
Corbin High School's Lauren Shackleford writes about how she is looking forward to reaching the new normal and moving beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.
Interim Commissioner Kevin C. Brown’s April 24 letter to families
Just because you know bad news is coming doesn’t make it easier to swallow and so it was this week when Gov. Andy Beshear recommended that in-person classes be suspended through the end of the 2019-2020 school year.
We are all feeling a range of emotions at this time
COVID-19 is a global crisis. All of us have experienced a variety of emotions during this time. These feelings may continue for quite some time.
And then suddenly … everything changed due to COVID-19
Fleming County's Sarah Davenport shares how COVID-19 impacted her senior year and she learned to cope with the changes.
Interim Commissioner Kevin C. Brown’s April 17 letter to families
Every day since the COVID-19 emergency began to take shape has brought new challenges for all of us who serve Kentucky’s students, and probably for all of you who are more intensively involved in your children’s education than ever before.
Creating a different kind of normal
“I sure am looking forward to when we get back to normal!” is the refrain I hear from many educators. But I think the better question is why do we want to get back to normal?