Boyd program uses food to bring two very different groups of students together
Culinary arts and special education students at Boyd County High School are learning from each other as they work together in a program designed to benefit both groups.
Poetry takes center stage in state competition
Reciting a poem over a hundred years old, but with feelings still relevant today, Grant County High School sophomore Haley Bryan won the Kentucky Poetry Out Loud state competition. Her chosen poem in the final round was Revenge by Letitia Elizabeth Landon.
Superintendents’ Spotlight: Brock Walter, Boyd County
Brock Walter The Boyd County school district is focused on becoming a leader in learning by committing resources and provisions that put “Kids First.” The overarching milestone of the district is to ensure college- and career-readiness for all students by providing learning opportunities that encompass a wide range of 21st-century skills. All stakeholders share the vision to challenge [...]
Ten alternative education programs selected Best Practice Sites
Ten alternative education programs have been selected as Best Practice Sites in an effort designed to recognize the work of educators and programs that serve at-risk students. The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) began the project in 2009 to highlight exemplary practices in A5 and A6 programs in public school districts. A5 programs are school district-operated and -housed instructional programs [...]
Good teaching transcends changes, Hall of Fame inductees say
The 2010 class of Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame inductees bring a unique combination of experience, perspective.
Three selected for Kentucky THOF
Three educators have been selected for the Gov. Louie B. Nunn Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame.
Eleven alternative programs selected as best practice sites
Eleven alternative education programs have been selected by the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) as Best Practice Sites in recognition of the work of educators and programs that serve at-risk students. […]