Virtual training available Nov. 11 on teaching STREAM classes
Online training is scheduled for Nov. 11 on how to teach science, technology, writing, engineering, art and math virtually.
Applications sought for Science Standards committees
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is accepting applications for the Science Standards Review Committee (RC) and Advisory Panel (AP).
Kentucky students’ experiment heading for International Space Station
A science experiment designed in part by two students from Fayette County Public Schools will blast off for the International Space Station on Oct. 1.
KAEE conference to be held virtually in September
The Kentucky Association of Environmental Education (KAEE) Annual Conference will be held virtually Sept. 17-19.
Two Jefferson County teachers receive presidential awards
Two Jefferson County teachers have received the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) representing the highest honor bestowed by the United States government for K–12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics teaching.
Free claim-evidence-reasoning workshop for science teachers
The Collaborative for Teaching and Learning (CTL) is holding a free virtual workshop with one-hour sessions for middle and high school science teachers who want to learn more about using claim-evidence-reasoning to support students in constructing clear and concise scientific explanations. The sessions will be held July 20 and 24, Aug. 3 and 20, and Sept. 3.
Cincinnati Zoo features its animals in daily videos
The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden is presenting a daily series of online videos and activities for use during non-traditional instruction.
Louisville Zoo offers educational programs as part of field trips
The Louisville Zoo offers educational experiences that provide an opportunity for students to discover natural phenomena in an immersive learning environment.
How environmental education can lead to novice reduction
The Kentucky Association for Environmental Education's Leigh Cocanougher explains how environmental education may be a tool to help reduce the number of students scoring Novice on statewide testing.
Educators work on science standard-setting process
Kentucky educators from across the state met at the Lexington Embassy Suites on July 17-19 to provide recommendations for cut scores for each of the performance levels for the new science assessments at grades 4 and 7.