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.
A scary good time
The senior class at Lynn Camp High School (Knox County) puts on a haunted trail every year to raise money for the senior class trip.
Welcome to the science page
Meet the people behind the new Science page on Kentucky Teacher.
Diamonds in the rough
Knox County’s Elizabeth Lovett says adults need to work together to ensure students from high-poverty school districts have the educational opportunities they need.
Science teachers help colleagues get a better handle on standards
The Next Generation Science Standards were a focal point at the Kentucky Science Teachers Association’s annual conference.
9 semifinalists named for Ky. Teacher of the Year
Nine outstanding teachers from across the state – three elementary, three middle and three high school teachers – are semifinalists for the 2015 Kentucky Teacher of the Year award, the Kentucky Department of Education and Ashland Inc. announced Monday. Winners of the Elementary, Middle and High School Teacher of the Year awards, in addition to the overall 2015 Kentucky Teacher [...]
Superintendents’ Spotlight: Kelly Sprinkles, Knox County
Kelly Sprinkles During his first school year as the new superintendent of the Knox County school district, Kelly Sprinkles has already put his thumb print on what he wants for the students in his district. A native of Knox County, Sprinkles hit the ground running to define the district’s identity and plan for its future. “It’s about giving [...]
Two Kentucky high schools benefitting from partnership
Knox Central (Knox County) and Leslie County high schools will soon be benefiting from an innovative partnership that hopes to improve the nation's persistently underachieving schools.
ERS ready to roll up their sleeves for schools
Recovery specialists work to improve more than just test scores.
Young students are the perfect age to learn world languages
More elementary schools are adding language programs in Kentucky.