Calvert City Elementary School: Increasing family engagement
COVID’s impacts are still felt today, however, we have worked hard to reverse some of those impacts, including family and community engagement.
Kentucky Teacher of the Year encourages educators to share their stories
Jennifer Montgomery, the 2025 Kentucky Teacher of the Year, encouraged members of the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Teachers Advisory Council (TAC) to share their stories during the council’s meeting on March 11.
New FoodPrints class brings agriculture education to Second Street Elementary students
The school’s elementary and middle school students are getting hands-on experience with growing plants and food such as lettuce, herbs, radishes and microgreens.
Elsmere Head Start leader explains Family Friendly Certification process
Head Start focuses on the whole child, which makes families a foundational part of their development and growth.
KBE non-voting student member Preston Graham reflects on his term on the board
With the selection process for the next Kentucky Board of Education non-voting student member underway, I reminisce about my journey with the position and the application that ultimately led to my acceptance.
Campbell Ridge Elementary leader describes the Family Friendly Schools process
Since completing our family-friendly work, we have been more intentional with our family engagement practices.
McCreary County school counselor becomes second in Kentucky to be nationally certified
Angelina Farwick Philpot is a mental health service provider in the McCreary County School District, assigned to Whitley City Elementary School.
KDE’s Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council learns about Agriculture Education Week
Ag Education Week, which will be March 17-21, is a chance to bring agriculture education to elementary classrooms. It will be an all-encompassing learning experience for students, will equip educators with ready-to-use lessons and foster community involvement to create hands-on learning opportunities in agriculture.
McKell Middle School prioritizes family-friendly practices with the community
The team at McKell Middle School was one of 54 schools and early care centers to earn Family Friendly Schools Certification from Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence.
Teachers Create Vibrant Learning Experiences with tabletop role-playing games
When students become fully immersed in a role-playing scenario, where the fate of an ancient civilization or a character they’ve created is in their hands, they’re not just learning history – they’re living it!