Mike Marsee, Author at Kentucky Teacher

KHS HistoryMobile available for spring school visits

The Kentucky Historical Society HistoryMobile is now being scheduled for spring visits at schools. The full-size trailer contains the interactive exhibit, “Torn Within and Threatened Without: Kentuckians in the Civil War Era.” The exhibit uses touch-screen activities, bold illustrations, authentic artifacts, personal recollections and other components to allow students to meet eight Kentuckians who faced difficult choices during the Civil [...]

By Mike Marsee|2014-12-10T14:17:38-05:00December 11, 2014|

Program lets teachers join astronomy research flights

NASA’s Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) is now accepting applications from educators for the Cycle 3-2015 Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors (AAA) Program. Teams selected receive online astronomy instruction and a trip to Palmdale, Calif., to participate in two SOFIA science flights. The science flights are eight- to 10-hour flights on a 747SP aircraft carrying a 2.5-meter diameter telescope dedicated to [...]

By Mike Marsee|2014-12-10T14:15:00-05:00December 11, 2014|

First deadline nears for literature essay contest

Students can express their feelings about a favorite work of literature and win cash prizes in the Letters About Literature (LAL) essay contest. LAL is a reading and writing contest for students in grades 4-12, who are asked to read a book, poem or speech and write to the author (living or dead) about how the book affected them personally. [...]

By Mike Marsee|2014-12-12T12:35:57-05:00December 11, 2014|

Franklin County librarian wins national honor

Jessica Elaine Holmes, a librarian at Westridge Elementary School (Franklin County), has received the Carnegie Corporation of New York/New York Times I Love My Librarian Award for outstanding public service to the community and ongoing commitment to changing lives through education. Holmes was one of 10 librarians nationwide to receive the award this year. She received a $5,000 prize at [...]

By Mike Marsee|2018-11-26T15:35:28-05:00December 4, 2014|

Webinar looks at teaching new science standards

A professional development webinar that can provide science teachers a look at three-dimensional learning will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. EST on Dec. 9. The interactive, one-hour event will offer participants a concrete example of how Framework for K-12 Science Education Dimensions of the Next Generation Science Standards could be taught. The lesson is hosted by the Genesee [...]

By Mike Marsee|2014-12-03T13:31:07-05:00December 4, 2014|

White House Student Film Festival seeks entries

Student filmmakers in grades K-12 are invited to submit short films for the White House Student Film Festival. The theme is “The Impact of Giving Back,” and students may tell a story about paying it forward, community service and what it looks like to make a difference. Films may be no more than three minutes in length and must be [...]

By Mike Marsee|2014-12-03T14:41:44-05:00December 4, 2014|

Deadline nears for essay, slogan contest

The annual Secretary of State Essay and Slogan Contest, now in its 26th year, offers an opportunity for students to become engaged in the democratic process and demonstrate a commitment to active citizenship, as well as to earn recognition and valuable prizes. The essay contest is open to students in grades 9-12, and the slogan contest is for students in [...]

By Mike Marsee|2020-09-21T13:49:03-04:00December 4, 2014|

Speaker proposals sought for mathematics conference

The Kentucky Center for Mathematics (KCM) is seeking speaker proposals relevant to middle and high school mathematics content for the 2015 KCM Conference, "Engage!" which will be held March 9-10 in Lexington. The KCM conference provides an opportunity for educators to connect statewide, to develop their professional networks and to nourish their passions for teaching mathematics. The 2015 conference, which will [...]

By Mike Marsee|2014-12-03T15:01:48-05:00December 4, 2014|

Learning won’t stop when the snow piles up

Thirteen school districts are creating programs for snowbound students.

By Mike Marsee|2015-01-06T10:27:46-05:00December 2, 2014|

Simpson County’s Flynn named top superintendent

Jim Flynn James Flynn, superintendent of Simpson County Schools, has been selected as the 2015 Kentucky Superintendent of the Year by the Kentucky Association of School Administrators (KASA). Flynn was presented with the award Nov. 21 in a surprise ceremony at Franklin-Simpson High School that included faculty, staff, school board members and KASA staff members. He will now [...]

By Mike Marsee|2014-11-24T14:31:49-05:00November 25, 2014|

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