Leadership

2023 Kentucky Teacher of the Year: I choose to stay

Every time you log into social media, turn on the TV, or speak to anyone who works in education, the harsh realities that are crippling educators are evident. Problems ranging from concerning legislation, challenging student behaviors, overwhelming work demands, toxic cultures, poor leadership, safety concerns, lack of support - the list goes on and on. These factors are contributing to many leaving the profession, and rightfully so, in many cases. Yet, I choose to stay.

By |2023-03-09T14:06:11-05:00March 8, 2023|

Deeper learning is already happening in Kentucky’s classrooms

Back in December, I wrote a column about what I considered to be deeper learning, a topic that you probably hear educators discuss a lot these days. While we have avoided laying out an official definition from the Kentucky Department of Education so that those learning and working in our schools can help determine what it means, we do know that deeper learning can take several forms.

By |2023-02-27T14:48:20-05:00March 1, 2023|

Pay, support and respect critical to tackling teacher shortages

Emerging from the pandemic, we’ve all heard increasing concerns about the current state of the teaching profession, both here in Kentucky and nationally. As districts struggle with filling positions both in the classroom and in support roles, we are seeing some noticeable strains in the educator workforce.

By |2023-02-03T15:20:48-05:00February 1, 2023|
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