GoTeachKY initiative: Inspiring future educators in Powell County
Due to the critical teacher shortage in Kentucky, the GoTeachKY initiative was started in 2019 with the goal of “inspiring the next generation of Kentucky’s teachers.”
Professional development available for Kentucky educators on historic documents, speeches
The Educators’ Professional Implementation Center (EPIC) is hosting professional learning opportunities focused on American documents and speeches with teaching, content and literacy experts.
Research opportunities in reading, social studies available for Kentucky districts, teachers
Districts and teachers are invited to participate in the U.S. Department of Education’s Promoting Adolescents’ Comprehension of Text (PACT) research program.
Uncovering Kentucky history: Ancient American Indian textiles
This article highlights aspects of Kentucky’s deep – and not so deep – past as revealed by uncommon and often overlooked documents, archaeological sites and the artifacts they hold.
Program will allow teachers to grow in their profession, explore the world
Global Exploration for Educators Organization (GEEO) allows educators to earn professional development and optional graduate credit while visiting places worldwide.
Free teaching resources available from Federal Reserve of St. Louis
The Federal Reserve of St. Louis has free resources available for teachers to help them with lessons on economics and personal finance.
Learn more about solar energy through video field trip experience
PBS LearningMedia’s Kentucky Field Trips collection allows students to visit the E.W. Brown Solar Farm in Mercer County, a first-of-its-kind solar farm built in 2016, through a series of educational videos.
Organization provides opportunities for educators to visit Japan, network
The Keizai Koho Center (KKC) welcomes teachers from North America to deepen their understanding of Japan during the KKC Study Tour to Japan.
‘Read at Home’ plan guidance now available
New guidance on how to navigate Senate Bill 9 (2022), the Read to Succeed Act, is available to help districts craft new “Read at Home” plans.
UK Center on Trauma and Children to host training
The University of Kentucky Center on Trauma and Children is offering free Skills for Psychological Recovery training.