Nominations are open for the 2018 class of inductees into the Gov. Louie B. Nunn Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame. The Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame recognizes the vital role that P-12 teachers play in the education of young people, ultimately leading to positive impacts throughout the state’s economy. Thirty educators have been recognized in the hall since the first [...]
The American Association for the Advancement of Science’s (AAAS) Project 2061 is seeking the help of high school science teachers in developing biology assessment questions as part of two projects funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The questions will measure students’ understanding of ideas about biology such as natural selection, heredity, speciation, human body functions, homeostasis and cellular respiration. [...]
While a visit to Kentucky’s capital city isn’t complete without going to Frankfort Cemetery to see the burial site of Rebecca and Daniel Boone, cemetery officials are asking educators to let them know when a visit is scheduled to help ease traffic issues.
The Delta Chapter of Kentucky Delta Kappa Gamma (DKG) is accepting applications for its Virginia Mutchler Young Woman Educator Award, which was established in honor of a former Western Kentucky University professor dedicated to teacher excellence and the Delta Kappa Gamma organization. To be eligible for the award, teachers must have a current Kentucky teaching certificate, one to 10 years of total [...]
Applications are now being accepted for the Earle C. Clements Innovation in Education Award for Civics and History Teachers, which recognizes promising and innovative Kentucky high school history or civics teachers. Three teachers will be chosen by an independent review panel for the awards, which are presented by the National Archives and the University of Kentucky Wendell H. Ford Public [...]
The Kentucky School for the Blind is accepting nominations for the Paul J. Langan Distinguished Service Award, which is given to a Kentucky resident or former Kentuckian who displays qualities that have had a strong, positive influence on KSB and on the lives of persons who are blind or visually impaired. The award, established in 1992, honors Langan, who was [...]
Students are invited to apply for scholarships offered by The Race for Education, which provides opportunities for educational success for young people with significant financial need and academic challenges. Available scholarships include: The Horsemen’s Scholarship, offering up to $5,000 per year to a student whose family is employed in the equine industry. It is intended primarily for children of horse [...]
The Hummel Planetarium at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond offers several academic field trips for students of various ages. The planetarium is offering three new shows: “The Accidental Astronauts, an Earth, Sun, Moon Adventure,” for ages 3-8 “Earth, Moon and Sun – Hold on Tight!” for ages 5-11 “Two Small Pieces of Glass: The Amazing Telescope,” for ages 6 and [...]
ACT is conducting surveys with Kentucky teachers, principals and district leaders through March to better understand how schools prioritize teaching science and history/social studies in grades K-3. There are separate surveys for teachers (traditional classroom teachers, ESL teachers, resources teachers and special education teachers), elementary school principals and superintendents. The surveys will take about 15 minutes to complete and all [...]
Students are invited to attend a taping of National Public Radio’s “From the Top with Host Christopher O’Riley,” a program showcasing America’s best young classical musicians, at 10 a.m. ET March 16 at Centre College’s Norton Center for the Arts in Danville. This episode of “From the Top” will feature performances and interviews of musicians ages 8-18 from across Kentucky. [...]