‘My life is going to be devoted to kids and their betterment’
In a question-and-answer session, KDE Chief of Staff Tommy Floyd talks about his influences and desire to support districts.
Kentucky State Fair grows beyond agriculture
The Kentucky State Fair is one of my favorite assignments every year. I really enjoy seeing the students working with the animals in the barns. It’s always something I focus my photography on while I’m at the fair. After the barns, I wander the fair to see what else students are engaged in.
Kindergarten screener goes from pilot to full flight
Teacher who didn’t get to pilot readiness screener excited to see its effect on her students.
Internship turning out ‘super’ for participants
Kentucky’s Minority Superintendent Internship Program is already paying dividends.
Girls, summer and science
Nineteen high school girls spent a week this summer at the University of Kentucky exploring the world of underwater robotics at an aquabots day camp. The aquabots are similar to the ones found in many Kentucky LEGO robotics programs, except they work in a pool of water instead of on land.
‘We have more expectations than any group I’ve ever seen, but they’re all good’
Metcalfe County focuses on the needs of each student to improve college and career readiness.
College-readiness involves more than good grades and good scores
Beechwood High School counselor guides seniors through an uncertain time.
Districts of Innovation chart path for schools of tomorrow
Four school districts have new ideas for how best to prepare students.
Together, they’re better
Many CTE teachers collaborate with core content teachers to enhance learning.
Early financial literacy a worthy investment
Learning how to teach young students economics pays off, educators say.