Barren County senior finds his purpose through world languages
Cody Smith may be graduating from Barren County High School this year, but if everything goes according to plan, he'll be back in Kentucky public schools soon.
James Academy, a new girls’ STEAM school, does everything differently
The Grace M. James Academy for Excellence in Jefferson County is an Afrocentric, single-gender STEAM school designed to give middle school students from historically marginalized groups a different educational and social experience.
Jamie Bowling brings continuity, experience in education to KBE
Gov. Andy Beshear appointed Jamie Bowling to the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) on March 12 to serve the remainder of her late husband Mike Bowling’s term.
Jefferson County teacher achieves National Board certification while reaching out to families
Alisa Keller was one of 82 educators recognized by the Kentucky Department of Education and the Kentucky National Board Certified Teachers Network for obtaining National Board certification during a Feb. 11 virtual ceremony.
Garrard County’s Alex Miller receives his golden ticket to Hollywood
Garrard County High School senior Alex Miller captured the nation's attention with his recent American Idol audition. But for his hometown of Lancaster, this moment was years in the making.
Ballard County school nurses help health department give COVID-19 shots
Two nurses from the Ballard County school district are helping the local health department administer COVID-19 vaccinations.
Ground zero for first COVID-19 case in Kentucky, Harrison County closes in on return to in-person instruction
Harrison County was the first Kentucky school district to be impacted by COVID-19. Now, the district is one step closer to a return to in-person instruction.
Kentucky principal goes the extra mile to ensure continued learning
Three years ago, Principal Janet Throgmorton of Fancy Farm Elementary (Graves County) was looking for a way to save her district some money while addressing one of its most pressing needs.
Kentucky shines in Healthy Schools awards
Forty-one of 45 Kentucky schools recognized by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation are part of the Baptist Health School Wellness Initiative, offered by the Delta Rural Network Center at Baptist Health Madisonville.
BAVEL sets benchmark for Kentucky online education
BAVEL, Kentucky’s all-virtual public school, offers lessons for other districts now working to set up full-time online instruction due to COVID-19.
