Kentucky schools get awards for women’s computer science access
Twenty-two Kentucky schools are being recognized by the College Board for expanding young women’s access to computer science in 2020.
Kentucky’s Commonwealth Education Continuum holds inaugural meeting, sets work plan
The Commonwealth Education Continuum (CEC), Kentucky’s new effort to guide people through educational transition points from early childhood into a career, met for the first time on Jan. 27.
Students may return to Kentucky School for the Blind on March 1
The state School for the Blind may reopen to in-person classes on March 1 for students who wish to return, but will continue offering virtual classes for others.
Walker, Thomas receive first Kentucky Education Support Staff Professional Award
Shelly Thomas from Barren County and Robert Walker of Harrison County were presented with the KESSP Award on Jan. 19. The newly created state award honors excellence by classified school employees and will be given annually.
Superintendents hear about $928 million in new funds, vaccine distribution plan
New federal legislation provides the largest discretionary K-12 funding in history, with new allowable uses and streamlined spending.
Four Kentucky students named finalists in national science contest
Four Kentucky students are among 300 semifinalists in the 2021 Regeneron Science Talent Search, selected from 1,760 applicants across the nation and in 10 foreign countries.
Nominations open for 2022 Kentucky Teacher of the Year
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2022 Kentucky Teacher Awards, sponsored by the Kentucky Department of Education and Valvoline Inc.
Kentucky shines in Healthy Schools awards
Forty-one of 45 Kentucky schools recognized by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation are part of the Baptist Health School Wellness Initiative, offered by the Delta Rural Network Center at Baptist Health Madisonville.
Kentucky teachers address state Senate on COVID-19 impact
Four Kentucky teachers addressed the Kentucky Senate Education Committee on Jan. 7 regarding the impact of remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Winner, finalists named for 2020 Special Education Teacher of the Year
Savannah Boone is the 2020 Special Education Teacher of the Year, while Jessica Tipton and Amber Ervin the two finalists for the award. They will receive cash prizes and other recognition, and Boone will get a scholarship to attend the national Special Education Legislative Summit in summer 2021.