Fulton Independent’s annual Grow Festival promotes early childhood development
Fulton Independent will host the 13th annual Grow Festival on Monday, Nov. 10 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. CT, an event designed to support early childhood development.
New Jefferson County superintendent establishes focus on literacy and numeracy
New Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) Superintendent Brian Yearwood has been in the process of establishing clear goals for the district since he started on July 1.
Kentucky schools recognized among America’s healthiest
Thirty-one Kentucky school districts have earned recognition on the Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s list of America’s Healthiest Schools.
New Berea Independent Superintendent Ryan Neaves enters district with forward-looking mindset
Ryan Neaves is bringing a wealth of expertise in climate and culture to his new role of superintendent at the Berea Independent School District.
Barren County teacher created prosthetic hand for his student using school’s 3D printing lab
About four years ago, Red Cross Elementary School Teacher Scott Johnson noticed one of his kindergarten students was wearing a rubber hand. His student, Jackson Farmer, was born without a right hand and would sometimes wear the rubber hand to give the appearance of having a hand. However, it didn’t have any functionality.
Mayfield Independent’s Kara Byrn Dowdy named 2026 Kentucky High School Teacher of the Year
Kara Byrn Dowdy, an English teacher and department chair at Mayfield High School (Mayfield Independent) with 21 years of experience in the classroom, discovered a significant need for her district following the birth of her twins more than a decade ago: resources for students with special needs.
2026 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Michelle Gross champions project-based learning in math
Spencer County Middle School teacher Michelle Gross is a champion for vibrant learning experiences in the projects she leads to help students understand how math applies to their lives. Gross, who has 22 years of teaching experience in math, was named the 2026 Kentucky Teacher of the Year during a ceremony in Frankfort on Oct. 7. She also was named the middle school division winner. Gross and eight other Teacher Achievement Award recipients were honored by the Kentucky Department of Education at the ceremony.
2026 Kentucky Elementary Teacher of the Year Melanie Howard advocates for and celebrates her students
Melanie Howard’s unwavering devotion to a profession that demands an abundance of patience and heart has not gone unnoticed. Howard, a dedicated special education moderate and severe disabilities (MSD) educator at Corbin Primary School (Corbin Independent), was named a 2026 Kentucky Teacher of the Year finalist and winner of the elementary school teaching division at a ceremony held on Oct. 7 in Frankfort.
Russell High School students create safety alert mapping system for their school and win STLP state championship
A group of six Russell High School (Russell Independent) students created a safety alert system for their school to help first responders during school emergencies.
Lori Jones begins her legacy as new superintendent of Woodford County
Lori Jones is stepping into her new role as superintendent of Woodford County Public Schools with 25 years of experience in education.