Charter schools, teacher pension funding top issues in 2015 Regular Session
The short, policy-focused session of the General Assembly ends March 24.
The short, policy-focused session of the General Assembly ends March 24.
Students, teachers and leaders at Thomas Nelson High School do much of their business online, and school leaders say it has “revolutionized” the way the school is run.
Last month, data from the Kindergarten Readiness Screener was released showing that half of incoming kindergarten students are ready for school. The screener gives kindergarten teachers an instructional starting point for their classes.
While Kentucky schools have reason to celebrate their efforts to keep students from leaving school before age 18, their dropout prevention efforts are far from over.
Teachers across Kentucky and the world are harnessing the power of students’ interest in the video game, Minecraft, and turning it into increased learning.
The proposal would allow all students access to at least three dual credit classes, promote quality and rigor in the classes, make sure they remain affordable and guarantee transferability.
Veteran educator James Flynn has led a turnaround in Simpson County.
In mid-December I took a trip to western Kentucky to photograph students taking advantage of dual credit opportunities at the Mayfield/Graves ATC. On my way back to Frankfort I had the pleasure of stopping by South Livingston Elementary School (Livingston County), a Proficient/Progressing school.
Some of those who've taken the survey say it's important for teachers and others to weigh in.
Principal Allyson Vitato credits her teachers, their students and parents for her success at Breckinridge-Franklin Elementary. Student achievement has increased during her five-year tenure.