How do you measure the worth of a child?
Crystal Culp, a longtime alternative education teacher, urges educators to never write off a student as being beyond their reach.
The meaning behind the symbol
We recently unveiled the new logo for the Kentucky Department of Education. I would like to explain the logo a bit more in this blog.
Building capacity through co-teaching
Covington Independent’s Tiffany Gruen shares her story about how co-teaching made both her and a colleague better in the classroom.
Finding the courage to say, ‘I don’t know’
Ashley Lamb-Sinclair, 2016 Kentucky Teacher of the Year, asks what would happen if educators had the courage to rethink the way things have always been done.
Activating teaching leadership
Brandy Beasley shares how Second Street Elementary School in Frankfort empowered teachers to take a leadership role.
Superintendent Spotlight: Leon Smith, Russellville Independent
Leon Smith The Russellville Independent school district is a small district that is making gains in student academic achievement. Through the leadership of a strong experienced central office team, building administrators and a very committed staff, the district is now seeing improved achievement in all students. The adjustments and program implementations during the 2015-16 school year are having [...]
How Ballard County honored the memory of a beloved teacher
Ballard County’s Angie Woods explains how the staff and teachers of her elementary school decided how to honor a beloved teacher who was lost too soon.
Investing in teachers pays off for students
Campbell County’s Jill McGlone and Tim Schneider share how learning walks help teachers new to the district tap into the experience of their colleagues.
Give a shout-out to teachers who made a difference in your life
It’s national Teacher Appreciation Week and it’s a great time to think of and thank those teachers who have influenced your life.
Transforming professional growth plans to professional growth projects
Daviess County’s Angela Gunter writes about how changing just one word transformed her outlook on professional development.