A special education teacher’s personal journey of discovery
Rowan County’s Allison Slone shares how her son’s diagnosis shaped her view of how teachers are being prepared.
Essential questions to enhance student engagement
While lesson planning, classroom management and mastery of content are significant at every level, I think most teachers would agree that student engagement is the key ingredient to the perfect school day.
Teacher mindset can change student futures
Corbin Middle School teacher Kristal Doolin shares how changing to a growth mindset helped her reach students she previously had failed to inspire.
Why You Need Your School Librarian
Think about the “Like” button on Facebook. With just one push of a button, people are able to communicate a great deal of information....
Counselors play vital role in preparing children for life
The role of the school counselor has changed pretty dramatically since most of us were in school. At the Kentucky Department of Education, we realize the important role that counselors play in each and every school.
Professional learning needs to align with students’ specific needs
Summer is a time for family fun, travel, and relaxation. Many of us look forward to these months of putting aside all our teaching...
School counselors: A key to student success
Boone County's Stacey Russell explains how the role of school counselor has changed over the years and why it's so important for counselors to have the time to focus on student needs.
Second-graders learn how to create a business
What happens when you combine six creative teachers, 150 enthusiastic 2nd-graders and a desire for project-based learning? You get six totally amazing and highly successful businesses!
Conferring 101
Grant County's Belinda Furman explains why holding brief, regular conferences with your students provides big benefits.
All students deserve opportunities to find their passion
A trip to the Kentucky Music Educators Association’s State Marching Band Championships got me thinking about how important opportunity is for all of our students.
