Kentucky Teacher has Kentucky covered
I’ve finally done it. It took five years, but I have photographed all of Kentucky’s 174 school districts, plus the Kentucky School for the Deaf and the Kentucky School for the Blind.
Keeping students with discipline problems in the classroom
A Pulaski County middle school teacher found a way to decrease referrals and increase student learning.
Teaching students to think globally
In order to compete in the 21st century economy, Kentucky students must learn to think globally. Fourteen elementary and middle schools across the state will become models for implementing globally competency into schools’ curriculum.
At 93 years old, Bourbon County bus dispatcher still shares his love of learning
Retired science teacher Doug Ahrens now dispatches buses for the district where he’s spent nearly six decades. And he has no plans to retire again.
Teachers to help decide cut scores on K-PREP results
Kentucky Board of Education acts on testing regulations changes.
Kentucky Teacher has Kentucky covered Part II
By Amy Wallot
amy.wallot@education.ky.gov
This is the second installment of photos from every district. (Click here for the first installment.) When my blog returns in January, I’ll have the final installment of the districts. Then I’ll...
Building literacy from the ground up
At Simmons Elementary guided reading and a literacy coach help move more students to reading proficiency by 3rd grade.
Getting students excited about reading
Reidland library media specialist offers suggestions to foster a love of books, both old and new.
Test taking time
The end of the school year brings excitement and a bit of relief. For high school students, the relief comes after finished end-of-course exams. That’s what I came across as I visited Murray High School in the Murray Independent school district, a District of Distinction.
Governor’s Cup makes academics “in”
For 32 years, Kentucky schools have been competing for the Governor’s Cup in a statewide academic competition designed to mirror athletics.
