Tag: Kentucky Education Association
Kentucky celebrates 82 new National Board Certified Teachers during virtual ceremony
Kentucky recognized 82 teachers newly certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards during a Feb. 11 virtual ceremony. Another group of NBCTs is expected to be announced in late February, adding to Kentucky’s total.
KDE’s Education Continuation Task Force looks at re-opening guidance document
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, members of the Education Continuation Task force met virtually May 18 to discuss the guidance document released by the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) about questions schools and districts should consider when they are making plans for how to restart school for the 2020-2021 school year.
CARES Act funding, student re-entry for next school year discussed by...
At its May 4 virtual meeting, the Education Continuation Task Force discussed ways that Kentucky educational partners can assist school districts in pandemic recovery efforts as they receive Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding.
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...
Underdog – My pathway to teacher leadership
Knox County's Beth Lovett shares her story of how she became a teacher leader and how other teachers can find their own leadership path.
Let’s TALK conference seeking presenters
Teachers are encouraged to submit proposals to be presenters at the Kentucky Education Association's Let’s TALK: Conversations About Effective Teaching conference June 12-13 at...
Fitting in
Elementary teachers learn how to fit science instruction into a pencil box and the school day.
Passing the torch at KEA
Mary Ann Blankenship, who recently retired as executive director of the Kentucky Education Association, leaves an organization that she said has made progress in a number of critical areas for teachers.
National Board certification mirrors PGES
The decision to pursue National Board certification is one of the best decisions an educator can make to grow professionally and more importantly, increase student achievement.
Essay and slogan contest promotes civic awareness
Students in grades 6 through 12 can get in the spirit of the election season by entering the annual Secretary of State Essay and...