‘Human capital’ can help districts maximize technology
As more technology is put into students’ hands, efforts are underway to urge districts to ensure that teachers know how to use it in their classrooms.
KDE seeks reviewers for science instruction materials
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is seeking applicants for the 2017-18 school year to review nonbasal instructional materials that support science instruction.
KDE encouraging students to take part in summer reading programs
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) and the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives are encouraging students to participate in the state’s 2017 summer reading programs. This year’s theme is, “Build a Better World,” and it focuses on STEM activities.
New accountability system nearing completion
Thousands of Kentuckians have had a say in the new system designed to make it easier for residents to see progress being made in the Commonwealth’s classrooms.
KDE holding work sessions on through-course tasks
The Kentucky Department of Education will host two work sessions related to the through-course task (TCT) component of its new science assessment system. The Field Test Student Work Review/Task Update work session will be offered June 6-7 at the 300 Building in Frankfort. This session will include analysis and annotation of student work copies, as well as modifications to the [...]
Let’s TALK conference to be held in Lexington
Registration is open for the Let’s TALK: Conversations About Effective Teaching conference June 12-13 at Edythe J. Hayes Middle School in Lexington. The conference is targeted to teachers, principals, administrators, paraprofessionals, instructional assistants and aides; instructional leaders with teams of teachers, pre-service teachers and those in higher education. The conference, presented by the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), the Kentucky [...]
Public education sees significant changes during 2017 Regular Session
Local school boards and districts will be implementing lots of new provisions through the coming months with the significant changes made to public education during the 2017 Regular Session.
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.
Middle school math institute offers two sessions
The Kentucky Department of Education and the Kentucky Center for Mathematics are offering the Middle School Mathematics Summer Institute for middle school mathematics teachers, special educators, intervention teachers and instructional coaches June 13-15 at the University of Louisville. The institute includes two free professional learning opportunities for middle school educators – both featuring master teacher Anne Burgunder – that are [...]
Participate in the Kentucky Math Academy
Increase your mathematical knowledge for teaching to positively impact student learning by participating in the Kentucky Math Academy.