Board of education discusses new accountability system
At its meeting in Frankfort, the Kentucky Board of Education discussed the development of a new accountability system for public schools under the Every Student Succeeds Act.
Corbin after-school program receives award, $10,000 prize
Karen West, left, executive director of Redhound Enrichment, accepts the Dollar General Afterschool Literacy Award from Lindsey Sublett, community initiatives administrator with Dollar General Corporation at the National AfterSchool Association’s annual convention in Orlando, Fla.Photo submitted, March 20, 2016 Corbin Independent Schools’ Redhound Enrichment after-school program has received the Dollar General Afterschool Literacy Award for its excellence in [...]
Teacher mindset can change student futures
Corbin Middle School teacher Kristal Doolin shares how changing to a growth mindset helped her reach students she previously had failed to inspire.
No more ‘shushing’ in these school libraries
School libraries across the state are transforming from places to just check out books to places where students create, collaborate and use digital media to enhance their learning.
Learning won’t stop when the snow piles up
Thirteen school districts are creating programs for snowbound students.
Corbin Independent educator participates in U.S. Senate briefing
Karen West Corbin Independent School District educator Karen West participated in a briefing for the United States Senate in Washington, D.C., on May 22. She was part of a three-person panel who shared research, results, and programming information regarding the benefits of expanded school time during afterschool and summer programs in the public school setting. West is an [...]
Plug into learning
Kristal Doolin By the time this article is posted online, I will have already welcomed my new students, established rules and routines, and set them up in our digital classroom on Edmodo, the first of many technology tools we will use this year. As summer slips away and you make plans for meeting Kentucky Core Academic Standards and Program [...]
Inspiring one another to stick our necks out
Over the years, I’ve used many methods to learn about my students, but really feel like I found the perfect match with my introduction letter assignment.
National Board Certification Impact and Rewards Continue a Decade Later
If you haven’t considered National Board Certification, I encourage you to take those first steps. I’m sure you have heard that it is difficult, but learning about the process and programs that are out there to support you before beginning can make a difference.
A fishy start to a new sport
It was a chilly morning in April as boats gathered around the dock at KenLake Marina for the first Kentucky High School Athletics Association bass fishing championship.
