Thomas Woods-Tucker becomes Kentucky Department of Education’s first chief equity officer
The grandson of sharecroppers, Thomas Woods-Tucker looks to tackle equity as the Kentucky Department of Education’s first chief equity officer.
KBE SPOTLIGHT: Aaron Thompson believes every child should have the chance to learn
Aaron Thompson knows the power of a good education. His life is a testament to education’s value and he’s lived in service of it most of his adult life.
Self-contained classes help English learners learn in English
Intensive language classrooms provide students a safe place to transition to learning in English.
Erasing the stigma of incarceration
KRUSH is a weekly support group for students that are coping with family members or guardians that are or have been incarcerated.
Kentucky Teacher has Kentucky covered Part III
By Amy Wallot
amy.wallot@education.ky.gov
In the final installment of one photo from every school district, I share Nelson County through Woodford County. (Please click here for the first installment and here for the second.) The photo...
Pilot program elevates teaching, interest in National Board certification
The National Board Professional Learning Schools program supports schools that are dedicated to ensuring accomplished teaching for all students and that are willing to made systemic changes using NBPTS resources.
Wilcox shapes role of Kentucky school security marshal amid COVID-19
Kentucky’s first state school security marshal, Ben Wilcox, was preparing for an initial round of school safety inspections when COVID-19 closed schools statewide. But he and his subordinates are moving forward with required risk assessments, working with school administrators to get in compliance with state standards.
KBE SPOTLIGHT | Alvis Johnson attests to the life-changing value of education
Alvis Johnson, a member of the Kentucky Board of Education, was the first in his family to graduate high school and the first to go to college. He spent 28 years in public education as a teacher, coach and administrator.
Elementary schools use IB to get students to ask questions, create solutions
Two Kentucky elementary schools are using the International Baccalaureate program.
Students and teachers benefit from public library partnership
Allen County schools is the first district in the state to give all students full access to the local public library.