Rube Goldberg Institute contest to foster innovation, empower students who build
The Rube Goldberg Institute for Innovation & Creativity is sponsoring a contest aimed at helping kids think creatively.
Scholarship competition addresses underage drinking, texting while driving
Known as Courageous Persuaders, the program asks students to craft a 30-second television commercial that could be used in a PSA campaign to warn people about underage drinking and texting while driving. It was created to make a difference in tragic statistics.
Owensboro Innovation Academy representing Kentucky in 2022 National Christmas Tree display
The Kentucky Department of Education has selected the Owensboro Innovation Academy (Owensboro Independent) to represent the Commonwealth in the 2022 National Christmas Tree display.
KDE seeking applications for visual and performing arts standards committees
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is seeking arts teachers of all grade levels to apply to participate in the visual and performing arts standards revision work.
Louisville Zoo accepting entries for Trashformation: A Trash-to-Treasure Art Contest
The Louisville Zoo invites Kentucky students from preschool through 12th grade to get involved in its 10th annual Trashformation: A Trash-to-Treasure Art Contest for Students. This annual contest is part of the Zoo’s Party for the Planet: A Month-Long Celebration of the Earth, powered by the LG&E and KU Foundation.
KDE welcomes new arts consultant
Welcome teachers and artists! I am the arts consultant for the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE).
The Virtual Quilt offering unique digital arts education experience
The Virtual Quilt offers a unique arts education experience for educators and students alike by offering a free, ever-changing digital patchwork that is also a never-ending art installation.
Marion County High School representing Kentucky in 2021 National Christmas Tree display
The Kentucky Department of Education has selected Marion County High School (MCHS) to represent the Commonwealth in the 2021 National Christmas Tree display.
KET shares resources on social-emotional learning through the arts
The Kentucky Educational Television (KET) newest collection of resources, “Social and Emotional Learning: The Arts for Every Classroom,” is designed to help educators and parents understand emotional development and lead students in art projects that build those skills.
Miami University’s traveling exhibit highlights African-American children’s literature
In 2018, the Miami University Art Museum presented an original art exhibition based on children's picture books exploring African-American history and cultural identity.