Former educator held ‘unique perspective’ on legislative process
After teaching high schoolers the ins and outs of government, history and economics for 27 years, state Rep. Derrick Graham has retired from Frankfort High School. .
After teaching high schoolers the ins and outs of government, history and economics for 27 years, state Rep. Derrick Graham has retired from Frankfort High School. .
Teachers did research at UofL and UK this summer to take real-world experience back to the classroom.
Woodford County High School yearbook adviser Dan Ruff needed to get a head start to prepare his students to create the best yearbook they could. This summer he held the first Woodford County High School yearbook camp.
Using primary sources and visiting historic sites are excellent ways to teach history, teachers say.
Designing games makes students apply what they learn, experts say.
The Kentucky Center Governor’s School for the Arts celebrated 25 years this summer. The three-week residential experience is intended to mimic an intense college conservatory atmosphere. It is held on the campus of Transylvania University in Lexington.
Ron Clark teaching techniques hit the right notes with Covington Independent students.
Teachers are using new ways to teach grammar – and perhaps learning it along the way.
By Amy Wallot amy.wallot@education.ky.gov Teachers from around the state had a good time learning about Shakespeare and how to make his work more accessible to their students during the Shakespeare Set Free Institute: Scholarship, Performance and Pedagogy. The two-day professional development opportunity was held for middle and high school teachers. Much like students, teachers also enjoy learning more when the [...]
All students benefit from Crossroads literacy initiative.