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PBS LearningMedia is offering a collection of earth science resources to help teachers and students mark the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22 by educating themselves about the earth and ways to be environmentally friendly and energy efficient to ensure its health.

WKYT-TV in Lexington is recognizing high school seniors in its coverage area by allowing families to post photos of graduating seniors to its website to share with friends and family members.

TNTP has released two resources to help schools partner with families and other stakeholders virtually as they adapt to at-home learning, including a survey any school system can use to gather feedback during extended closures.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has packaged a number of its environmental information and educational resources for use during non-traditional instruction in conjunction with its observance of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22.

The National Park Service offers a number of resources for educators and students to connect with national parks during non-traditional instruction.

The Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves offers an interactive online lesson on endangered species for use during non-traditional instruction.

The Northern Kentucky Cooperative for Educational Services (NKCES) will host a professional development webinar in which educators can share best practices in specially designed instruction (SDI) during non-traditional instruction at 2 p.m. ET April 21.

Morehead State University (MSU) will offer discounted graduate tuition for educators enrolled in courses within its College of Education beginning with the summer 2020 term.

Six Kentucky school districts have been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from the NAMM Foundation for their outstanding commitment to music education and efforts to assure access to music for all students as part of a well-rounded education.

Education Week has published a special report that explores the challenges and opportunities to teaching social-emotional learning (SEL) when school buildings are open and tactics for keeping up the teaching of SEL with nearly every student in the United States out of school this spring due to the COVID-19 emergency.