American Library Association announces 2017 book awards
The American Library Association announced this year's Youth Media Awards in Atlanta during the annual ALA Midwinter Meeting.
Steele-Reese Foundation taking applications for 2017 grants
Grant funding for classrooms and school libraries throughout Appalachian Kentucky is available again this year through The Steele-Reese Foundation.
Nominations sought for Outstanding Civic Education Leadership Award
Nominations and applications are being accepted for the Secretary of State's Kentucky Outstanding Civic Education Leadership Award.
Kentucky Board of Education discusses new accountability system
The Kentucky Board of Education took a first look at the proposed new accountability system for Kentucky schools and districts during a work session Feb. 7 and generally liked what it saw.
‘Walden: The Ballad of Thoreau’ free script project
2017 is the 200th anniversary of the birth of Henry David Thoreau. In recognition of his birth, WoodSongs is offering a free download of materials educators can use in the classroom.
Bring history smArts to your school
The Kentucky Historical Society brings standards-based, art-infused history lessons to your classroom.
Southeastern Theatre Conference’s teachers institute delivers practicality
Southeastern Theatre Conference’s annual institute offers seminars for educators and artists, a full day of demonstrations, inspiration and hands-on learning to take back to the classroom or theater.
UK Confucius Institute offers programs for K-12 schools
The University of Kentucky’s Confucius Institute's K-12 Chinese Language, Culture Development and Enhancement Program can help educators bring innovative international programs into their community, while also building their school's Chinese program offerings
Sparks receives SHAPE America Southern District award
Jamie Sparks, the school health and physical education network director at the Kentucky Department of Education, recently received the SHAPE America Southern District Taylor Dodson Young Professional Award.
Kindergarten entry age cutoff moves to Aug. 1
Beginning with the upcoming school year, children entering kindergarten must be 5 years old on or before Aug. 1. Up until now, the cutoff was Oct. 1.