Teach healthy habits during Safe Schools Week
“Healthy Habits, Shield Our Schools!” is the theme for this year’s Kentucky Safe Schools Week, Oct. 18-24.
National Board offering free webinars on virtual teaching, certification
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) is offering five free online professional development seminars. The topics are attuned to the era of COVID-19, covering subjects such as teaching literacy and special education virtually, and how to pursue NBPTS certification.
WKU offers graduate discount for teachers
Kentucky teachers can take graduate courses at a discount from Western Kentucky University throughout the 2020-2021 academic year.
KDE shares links to rights of students, national motto legislation
Pursuant to KRS 158.186, before Sept. 15 of each year the commissioner of education must distribute copies of KRS 158.183, which details the “rights of students,” and KRS 158.195, which requires each public elementary and secondary school to “display the national motto” of the United States.
2020 virtual service academy information fair set for September
Students may find out more about the U.S. service academies during the 2020 Virtual Fall Service Academy Information Fair, scheduled for 2 p.m. ET Sept. 22.
4-Reading Out Loud connects children with diverse children’s books
Fayette County Public Schools is launching 4-Reading Out Loud, a new literacy initiative spotlighting African-American authors who write books with children of color as the main character.
Jefferson County Schools adding fresh produce to summer meals
Locally grown corn, squash, carrots and apples will be on the dinner menu for families visiting Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) feeding sites this summer. JCPS will be providing boxes filled with 11 pounds of fresh produce at more than 40 feeding sites from until July 31.
Women Ambassadors Forum offers online summer coding course
The Women Ambassadors Forum (WAF) is hosting a five-week online summer coding course for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors who are interested in learning how to code.
Kentucky State Police to hold virtual summer camp
Registration is now open for the Kentucky State Police’s (KSP) free virtual summer camp hosted from Trooper Island on Dale Hollow Lake. Virtual campers will earn a certificate and camp patch for completion of the program that begins on June 30 and runs every Tuesday and Thursday through July 30.
Free online ambassador training program for students
The World Literacy Foundation (WLF) is offering a remote Ambassador Program that encourages students to acquire literacy and reading skills needed to succeed in school and beyond.