Tag: Floyd County
2017 Kentucky Winner’s Circle schools recognized
The Kentucky Department of Education recognized 10 Kentucky public schools on Sept. 18 for outstanding teaching and learning conditions. These Winners’ Circle schools were recognized for their effective teaching and school leadership practices and will be shared as models of best practices across the state.
Eastern Kentucky Spanish students shout out loud
Three high schools are helping Eastern Kentucky elementary school students get a taste of Spanish while improving their own skills.
STLP state championship
Elementary, middle and high school students from all over the Commonwealth converged on the Lexington Convention Center April 12 with projects that dazzled the mind as part of the STLP State Championship.
24 educators chosen for Valvoline Teacher Achievement Awards
(FRANKFORT, Ky.) – The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) and Valvoline have selected 24 outstanding Kentucky educators as recipients of the 2018 Valvoline Teacher...
Districts of Distinction recognized
The Kentucky Board of Education and the Kentucky Department of Education recognized 16 school districts as Districts of Distinction at the board’s Feb. 8 meeting.
Superintendent of the year remains a coach at heart
Floyd County Superintendent Henry Webb has led a turnaround in his district by making sure its schools are focused on all children.
New leadership named in language-specific professional organizations
During the Kentucky World Language Association’s annual conference in Louisville, new leadership was elected in five of the six different language-specific state professional organizations.
Newest National Board-certified teachers celebrated at Capitol
The 2015 class keeps Kentucky among the national leaders in NBCTs.
Districts of Distinction recognized
The Kentucky Board of Education and the Kentucky Department of Education recognized five school districts as Districts of Distinction at the board’s meeting Feb. 3.
How the tough got going in Kentucky
Bill and Melinda Gates traveled to Kentucky in November and saw how Floyd County schools have come so far, so quickly.