Library and science: A perfect collaboration
Emily Northcutt was the guest blogger last month for the Kentucky Association of School Librarians blog.
National Board certification mirrors PGES
The decision to pursue National Board certification is one of the best decisions an educator can make to grow professionally and more importantly, increase student achievement.
Submit session proposals for Kentucky library conference
Session proposals are being accepted until April 8 for the annual Kentucky Library Association/Kentucky Association of School Librarians Joint Conference in September.
Presidential math, science teaching award nominations open
Nominations are open for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government specifically for K-12 mathematics and science teaching. Anyone may nominate exceptional mathematics or science teachers – including computer science teachers – who are currently teaching grades 7-12 for the 2016-17 award year. Teachers also may apply directly. [...]
VIF offers Global Ed Chats
VIF International Education has free monthly Global Ed Chats to answer questions directly from those in the field grappling with global integration.
Lexington teacher Laura Roché Youngworth wins regional honors
Fayette County's Laura Roché Youngworth has received the 2016 Southern Conference on Language Teaching Teacher of the Year Award.
Campbell County school district’s journey to global competency
The Campbell County School District created a district-wide professional learning community structure and comprehensive district improvement plan that fully integrates global competency in a natural way.
KWLA state showcase details released
On April 23, several hundred world language students will gather at Centre College for the Kentucky World Language Association’s 2016 State Showcase and Competition.
Commission on the Deaf assists schools in American Sign Language
Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the Kentucky Department of Education’s Foreign Language Department are partnering to expand the process of getting ASL accepted as a foreign language in Kentucky’s K-12 classrooms.
Need a head start on middle school/high school lesson plans?
Global Oneness Project offers free, fully developed lessons and photo collections that seek to change student perspectives.