Online book discussion will focus on ‘Boxers & Saints’
Primary Source – a global learning provider – is conducting a free, online book discussion for educators 7-8:15 p.m. ET on Jan. 10.
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 [...]
Registration open for National Council of Teachers of English conference
The annual National Council of Teachers of English conference will be Nov. 17-20 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.
Strategic Education Research Partnership offers free literacy resources
The Strategic Education Research Partnership offers free tools for educators to help them teach word recognition, fluency and vocabulary in today’s classrooms.
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.
Reeling in students for summer science and literacy with ‘Shark Week’
Oldham County's Kathy Beardsley integrated the Discovery Channel's 'Shark Week" and hands-on science activities at a Summer Literacy Camp for a one-of-a-kind science and literacy experience.
On-demand writing isn’t a product, it’s a skill
On-demand writing is called “on demand” because of when it is done and how it is done. “On demand” is not the product itself.
Grant opportunity for Summer Institute participants
The Albert I. Pierce Foundation is offering a one-time grant for a Kentucky teacher who has participated in the Teacher Renewal Summer Institute.
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.
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 [...]