Literacy

Kentucky Storytelling Conference to be held in Pikeville

The Kentucky Storytelling Conference will be Nov. 4-5 at the Pike County Public Library District, Lee Avenue Branch, in Pikeville. The event includes featured storytellers Jonatha and Harold Wright, who specialize in Japanese, Ohio and Ohio Appalachian stories of all genres; as well as workshops on various aspects of storytelling, storytelling concerts, open-mic sessions and a competitive StorySlam. Advance registration [...]

By |2016-10-20T09:11:55-04:00October 20, 2016|

Proposals sought for English teachers’ conference

The Kentucky Council of Teachers of English/Language Arts is accepting proposals for its annual conference Feb. 24-25 at Embassy Suites Lexington. The conference theme is “Amplified & Enriched: KY ELA Teachers as Change Agents.” Click here for more information.

By |2016-10-13T08:39:45-04:00October 13, 2016|

Finding teacher renewal in the woods

The Teacher Renewal Summer Institute is an opportunity for educators at all levels to learn, grow and make lasting relationships through common interests.

By |2020-04-16T15:34:11-04:00August 25, 2016|

Writing Program Advisory Committee accepting nominations

Nominations are open for the Writing Program Advisory Committee, a board appointed by the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) to analyze the program of studies of grades 7-10 and to make recommendations to KBE concerning all areas related to writing programs. The board, which is required by Kentucky Revised Statute 158.770, is composed of nine members and typically meets once [...]

By |2016-08-25T09:25:08-04:00August 25, 2016|

Poetry Out Loud contest open to high schoolers

High schools are invited to participate in Poetry Out Loud, a national poetry recitation contest in which students recite poems at class, school, state and national levels. The contest gives students an opportunity to select, memorize and perform poems in front of peers and audiences, ultimately gaining a better understanding of poetry and themselves. Poetry Out Loud helps students master [...]

By |2016-08-25T09:25:34-04:00August 25, 2016|
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