When we prioritize these connections with students and families, it leads to increased family involvement, which, in turn, has a positive impact on the success and well-being of our students and their families.
Our values include empathy, dignity, independence and accountability, all of which line up with the Family Friendly Certification process.
Juli Neace of Highland Middle School (Fort Thomas Independent) and Melanie Smith of Model Laboratory School in Richmond have been recognized as 2025 Southern District Teachers of the Year by the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America).
I know many of you are paying close attention to decisions made by the Trump Administration regarding education, including the recent executive order aimed at closing the U.S. Department of Education (USED).
Educator apprenticeships provide a structured way for aspiring teachers to gain hands-on experience while working toward certification, a common model in other industries but is now being applied to education.
Students worked through a series of scenarios designed to sharpen professional skills during The Amazing Shake Competition.
At Picadome Elementary (Fayette County), we believe a strong partnership between families and the school is essential for student success.
Angela Burger, a senior in the welding program at the Marion County Area Technology Center, is a first-year SkillsUSA attendee participating in the welding sculpture competition.
Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, two additional schools will introduce fire science courses, expanding the list of institutions offering the career and technical education (CTE) pathway.
COVID’s impacts are still felt today, however, we have worked hard to reverse some of those impacts, including family and community engagement.