Creating a world-class system of career and technical education
State education leaders consider study recommendations as they focus on how to move Kentucky’s career and technical education into the 21st Century.
Bus driver trainers in training
A few weeks ago I received an email from Pupil Transportation Section Supervisor Elisa Hanley asking if I could come photograph the bus driver trainer program Vehicle at Speed. It sounded like an interesting opportunity, so of course I said yes.
History comes alive in arts infused field trips
This summer 45 teachers from across the state spent a week in Frankfort learning how to infuse arts into field trips. By early next year the lesson plans they developed will be available for teachers statewide.
Science education goes outdoors
Classroom science concepts are put into action in the outdoor classroom at Glenn Marshall Elementary (Madison County).
Support and advance
Monitoring program, support team helping students take ownership of education.
From a teacher’s perspective
You have likely seen the GoPro camera. I thought it would be interesting to strap one on a teacher to see what a day in the classroom looks like from her point of view.
Creating global minds, cultural competency through high-tech classroom connections
Randy Barrette, a Spanish teacher at Menifee County High School, strives to make his students globally aware by participating in a virtual exchange program with a school in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Blue Ribbon school making the most of its diversity
Glendover Elementary holds all students accountable to high expectations.
Associate commissioner focused on supporting educator improvement
As Associate Commissioner of the Office of Next-Generation Learners, Amanda Ellis is in charge of taking the Professional Growth and Effectiveness System statewide.
Summer food and summer fun
It was a fun day at the park recently for some Lexington kids from The Children's Spot Daycare. They played at the park, signed up for a library card, had lunch and were part of the Kentucky Summer Food Service Program kickoff press conference.