Shelby County Public Schools engineering teacher named robotics coach of the year
Laura Smith, the Shelby County Public Schools engineering teacher, has been named Kentucky’s VEX Coach of the Year. She has been the team’s coach since 2016.
Fleming County uses Laboratories of Learning to prepare students for graduation
For the past seven years, the Fleming County School District has been working to create an accountability and assessment system that fits their students.
Elkhorn Crossing students named state finalist in Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM Competition
Fidget button jewelry, a project three juniors at Elkhorn Crossing School (Scott County) – Kate Schindler, Jayca Justice, and Sophie Risher – presented during the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM State Competition, was created to help students relieve their anxiety.
PHOTOS: 2024 STLP State Championship
Nearly 21,000 students, educators, volunteers, community members and parents gathered at the Central Bank Center in Lexington to watch students from across the state showcase their knowledge at the 2024 STLP State Championship.
Paducah elementary students express themselves through quilting project
Creating a safe space for students to show their personality is a goal for Clark Elementary School (Paducah Independent) art teacher Shanice Frazier.
Kentucky teachers reflect on National Board Certified Teacher certification
National Board certification is voluntary and open to all teachers currently teaching with a state-issued license. Certification can be issued after three years of teaching experience. Certification is available in 25 certificate areas, from preschool through 12th grade.
Paintsville Independent’s Stephanie Hammonds named 2023 Kentucky Special Education Teacher of the Year
Sharing her love for education and students, Stephanie Hammonds is an exceptional child instructor at Paintsville Independent and the Carl D. Perkins Job Corps.
McCracken County High School students spread positivity through the Smile Club
Creating a space to discuss mental health and encourage students to have a positive impact on their peers is just one of the many reasons Bre Sykes-Podunajec, a family resource director at McCracken County High School, initiated the Smile Club.
Jessamine County counselor attains National Certified School Social Worker certification
Lesley Gilpin has been a counselor for six years at The Providence School, an alternative school that meets the needs of students that cannot be addressed in a traditional classroom setting.
Campbellsville High School custodian receives honor
Tommy Allen is a positive influence in the school district where he works and it has not gone unnoticed. Allen, the custodial supervisor at Campbellsville High School (Campbellsville Independent), was recently recognized by the Campbellsville School Board with the Change Award. The award recognizes employees within the district who have made a positive impact.