Calloway County grad finds success in Texas thanks to business classes
Sumer Starks graduated in 2010 from Calloway County High School, where she was an active member of the business department.
KBE defines school performance levels, continues Breathitt management
The Kentucky Board of Education approved school performance levels for 2018 federal and state accountability during a special meeting in Frankfort Sept. 5.
Jefferson County’s Kelly recognized by NSHSS
Dana Kelly, a business and career teacher at Central High School Magnet Career Academy (Jefferson County), was named a Top Ten 2018 Claes Nobel Educator of the Year by the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) on Aug. 4.
Teachers create new draft of social studies standards
K-12 teachers, postsecondary representatives and members of the business community have all been involved in writing the new standards, which are now out for public comment.
KDE seeking feedback on revised social studies standards
The Kentucky Department of Education is seeking feedback on the revised Kentucky Academic Standards for Social Studies.
DHS offers new gun violence guide and school security survey
The Department of Homeland Security has produced “K-12 School Security: A Guide for Preventing and Protecting against Gun Violence,” which provides preventive and protective measures to address the threat of gun violence in schools.
REMS offers new webinars about emergencies
The Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center has published a number of new webinars that you might find useful.
New resource offered for youth preparedness
The Federal Emergency Management Agency, the U.S. Department of Education and the American Red Cross have developed the “National Strategy for Youth Preparedness Education,” a publication designed to engage and empower young people to prepare for and respond to disasters.
Find resources for bicycle and pedestrian safety education
With another exciting school year upon us, now is a good time to think about the safety of students as they travel to and from school.
New resources available on school climate, student safety
The Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center has released two new fact sheets for schools on student perceptions of safety and school culture and climate assessments.