Kentucky World Language Association hosts annual conference in September
Join the Kentucky World Language Association (KWLA) for its annual conference Sept. 13-14 in Louisville.
Blessings in a Backpack appoints KDE Deputy Commissioner Thomas Tucker to board of directors
Blessings in a Backpack, the only national organization solely dedicated to feeding kids on the weekend, has appointed Thomas Tucker, deputy commissioner and chief equity officer for the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), as the board’s newest member.
Public comment sought on proposed alternate assessment participation waiver
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is seeking public comment on a request to the U.S. Department of Education (USED) to extend the waiver related to the number of students participating in the alternate assessment aligned with alternate academic achievement standards (AA-AAAS).
Sign up now to join the Kentucky Association of Physics Teachers
KAPT holds two annual meetings. These meetings are an opportunity to network, showcase research in physics or physics education and outreach, and participate in workshops.
School-level college-going report now available for class of 2022
The Kentucky High School Feedback Report on College-Going and Success for the class of 2021-2022 is now available online.
KDE offers Communication Skills for School Leaders professional development series
Communication skills are learnable. Everyone can become a better communicator. This three-part series will engage school leaders in a rigorous and lively examination of the skills necessary to be a clearer and more compelling communicator.
Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Council for the Social Studies host conference in July for teachers
The Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) and the Kentucky Council for the Social Studies (KCSS) are joining together at KHS in downtown Frankfort for a two-day conference to rejuvenate your teaching strategies and collaborate with others in social studies education.
Teach in Asia seeks educators for 2025 summer program
The Asia Institute-Crane House is offering an opportunity for Kentucky teachers to visit Asia to foster cross-cultural relationships and to promote academic exchanges.
Kentucky Science Center invites moviegoers to journey to the heart of Africa with new movie, “Serengeti”
Join the Kentucky Science Center on a stunning journey to the untamed wilds of Africa as you come face-to-face with the iconic animals who call it home.
Research study opportunity: Understanding instructional quality in social studies classrooms
Extensive research documents the importance of instructional quality for promoting student outcomes. Yet, the field of education knows very little about the instruction occurring in social studies classrooms, a central venue for civic learning in schools.