Washington County High School seeks to improve family partnerships through Family Friendly Certification
The Washington County school district aims to improve the quality of our student experiences and overall impact on our school community.
SCAPA at Bluegrass builds on Family Friendly culture
The Family Friendly Schools certification process for the School for Creative and Performing Arts at Bluegrass (SCAPA) seemed to be a natural progression of our dedication to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students and their families
Jenkins Independent superintendent focuses on engagement during Family Friendly Schools certification
The Jenkins Independent school district decided to work on this initiative in order to assess and improve our current family and school partnerships. We also aim to build the capacity of school leadership to understand and implement more effective family engagement best practices.
Shifting Practices: How LETRS training impacted an educator’s structured literacy journey
KDE is providing access to Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS), as part of the Kentucky Reading Academies. LETRS is a two-year, in-depth, job-embedded professional learning series; it is not a program.
East Bernstadt Independent earns Family Friendly Schools certification
As a school that just received the designation, East Bernstadt Independent is thrilled to be recognized for the work we’ve done to build a family-friendly environment, and also look forward to offering more opportunities and improvements that will sustain this culture year after year.
Berea Community Elementary celebrates Family Friendly Schools certification
This process came to fruition because of the community helpers that were aligned with the school as well as the amazing people working inside the school.
Floyd Head Start and Preschool’s journey to Family Friendly Certification
Family engagement has been the backbone of the Head Start and preschool program since its conception in the 1960s.
Early childhood centers in Washington County earn Family Friendly Schools certification
Two of the early childhood centers in the Washington County school district – North Washington Early Childhood and Washington County Early Childhood – earned 2023 Family Friendly Schools certification, along with four other schools in the district.
Joanna Stevens: I liked being a part of something bigger on the KBE
On the first day of the school year, I show each of my classes a clip from the movie “Fever Pitch.” Jimmy Fallon plays a teacher who is obsessed with the Boston Red Sox, and Drew Barrymore plays a businesswoman who knows very little about baseball. In one scene, it appears that Fallon is going to propose to Barrymore. However, instead of an engagement ring, Fallon offers opening game tickets.
Joud Dahleh: Serving on the KBE was empowering as a student
This year has been the most fulfilling time in my life, and that is not an exaggeration. In terms of opportunity, knowledge and connections, this year has been phenomenal thanks to my position on the Kentucky Board of Education. I would like to say thank you to all members of the Kentucky Board of Education and the Kentucky Department of Education, who have a special place in my heart. You have provided me with guidance and support in a role that is crucial in the enhancement and evolution of education.