All-state art competition winners announced
After another successful year of making art, the 2017 Kentucky Art Education Association’s All-State Art Competitions exhibited the best of the best from the Commonwealth of Kentucky
2017 U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts awards announced
The White House Commission on Presidential Scholars selected 20 students from YoungArts finalists as recipients of the 2017 U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts award.
Grant program for underserved schools renewed
Three Kentucky schools received New Troupe Charter Grants in the 2016-17 school year.
High expectations, structure, parental support help Schaffner shine
The Jefferson County school won a 2016 National Blue Ribbon Award.
A lasting Franco-American partnership between two schools
Jefferson County's Michele Randolph shares her tips on how to establish a lasting international partnership.
Semifinalists named for 2018 Kentucky Teacher of the Year
Nine outstanding teachers from across the state – three elementary, three middle and three high school teachers – are semifinalists for the 2018 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Award, the Kentucky Department of Education and ValvolineTM announced.
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.
Work of Jefferson STEAM partnership to be showcased
Bellarmine University and the Jefferson County schools’ STEAM partnership will host a STEAM Maker Faire on April 21 on the Bellarmine campus in Louisville. The event will feature the work of students from five elementary schools involved in the two-year STEAM program. Mathematics teachers are specifically invited to attend, but the free event is open to all ages and will [...]
Helping students find the answers
The Kentucky Science Center’s distance learning program tailors its lessons to allow students to investigate a question and reach their own conclusions.
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 Achievement Awards. These teachers qualify to compete for the 2018 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Award, which will be announced in May. The programs have recognized more than 500 teachers and awarded $750,000 since 1988. The [...]
