KCTE presents annual awards to four educators
The Kentucky Council of Teachers of English and Language Arts (KCTE) recognized four public-school educators with its annual awards, which were presented during KCTE’s annual conference in February.
Strategies to develop successful writers
Louisville Writing Project Fellow Sheryl Block shares tips for how you can help your students become proficient writers.
The challenge of summarizing expository text in intermediate grades
The ability to summarize informational text in a clear, concise manner does not come easily to all students. This high-level skill is particularly daunting for students who struggle with reading, oral language and attention.
Workshop combines literacy, humane education
A workshop for teachers on infusing literacy curriculum with humane education content will be April 7 at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green.
How books can provide help for the hurting
Teresa Rogers By Teresa Rogers teresa.rogers@education.ky.gov According to the 2015 Kentucky Behavioral Risk Factor Survey, more than half (59 percent) of Kentucky residents have experienced at least one Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE). Of those that have experienced at least one ACE, 64 percent have experienced two or more of these events. ACEs include child abuse, which includes sexual, [...]
Simple ways families can enhance their child’s phonological awareness
It’s never too early to start children on their paths to reading success.
Kentucky Reading Project applications available
Applications are open for the 2018-19 Kentucky Reading Project (KRP), a yearlong, graduate-level course focused on research-based literacy instruction and sponsored by the Collaborative Center for Literacy Development (CCLD) that has trained more than 3,800 teachers throughout the state since it began in 1999.
Developing globally competent K-5 readers and writers
KDE's Whitney Hamilton says global competency is a natural fit with English language arts.
Exploring guided reading through leveled readers
Christian County's Kara Stevenson explains why and how you can use guided reading in your classroom.
KET Young Writers Contest welcomes stories
The KET Young Writers Contest gives students in grades K-8 the opportunity to ignite their imaginations through creative writing. The contest is designed to promote the advancement of children’s literacy skills through hands-on, active learning and empowers children to celebrate creativity and build literacy skills by writing their own stories.