KASL recognizes individuals for service to libraries
The Kentucky Association of School Librarians rolled out the red carpet on July 16 to recognize individuals for their service to the organization and to the libraries they serve.
KLA honors three librarians
The Kentucky Library Association held its awards luncheon Sept. 20 at the Galt House in Louisville.
Career studies panel provides guidance for standards revision
A group of education and business and industry representatives has determined the three categories under which Kentucky’s career studies standards will be revised.
Paving the path to financial literacy
The Kentucky Department of Education is developing standards to be used in a new graduation requirement for financial literacy.
Lawmakers updated on social studies standards, discuss SBDM councils
KDE officials assured the Interim Joint Committee on Education that feedback from a wide variety of sources is being considered as part of the process of revising Kentucky’s Academic Standards for Social Studies.
Math committee to resubmit grad requirements recommendations
Members of the Committee for Mathematics Achievement discussed their recommendations for modifications to proposed graduation requirements.
Commissioner Lewis announces structural reorganization of KDE
In a message to Kentucky Department of Education staff Nov. 6, Commissioner Wayne Lewis announced a structural reorganization which is retroactively effective as of Nov. 1.
‘A really exciting time’ to be in CTE
David Horseman, the new associate commissioner of KDE’s Office of Career and Technical Education, said changes will continue to come to career and technical education.
Work group will discuss one aspect of new transition readiness measures
Members of the Superintendents’ Advisory Council raised concerns about an option for students to verify exceptional work experience.
A careful approach to self-care
Educators are learning that it’s necessary to take some time to take care of themselves in order to better meet the needs of their students.