2015 Kentucky Winner’s Circle schools recognized
Ten Kentucky public schools were recognized Sept. 21 for outstanding teaching and learning conditions.
Making time for teacher leadership
With endless to-do lists, it’s reasonable for teachers to hesitate in committing to any extra opportunities outside the classroom. Already over-committed, I contemplated applying to the Kentucky Network to Transform Teaching’s Classroom Teachers Enacting Positive Solutions (CTEPS) program.
Nominations being accepted for CTEPS leadership program
Applications are being accepted for the Kentucky Network to Transform Teaching’s Classroom Teachers Enacting Positive Solutions (CTEPS) program. CTEPS, which is for National Certified Board teachers, gives teachers the skills and knowledge necessary to emerge with confidence and take on leadership at many levels. Based on the Kentucky Teacher Leadership Skills Framework, teachers engage with self-assessment tools as well as [...]
Superintendent’s Spotlight: Mike Hogg, Berea Independent
Mike Hogg The Berea Independent School District’s slogan of being “kid driven” is reflected throughout the school district. To support that slogan, the district established three goals: all students progressing through the rigorous curriculum, all students being on-Track for meeting college readiness benchmarks by graduation, and all students developing 21st Century citizenship skills which include creativity, critical-thinking, collaboration, [...]
Superintendent’s Spotlight: Larry Coldiron, Raceland-Worthington
Larry Coldiron The Raceland-Worthington Independent school district takes great pride in providing every student an opportunity to be successful in any educational endeavor they pursue. The district has an excellent staff and provides wonderful facilities for students. None of this, of course, would be possible without the enormous support received from the community. The district has shown continuous [...]
Superintendent’s Spotlight: Carl Potter, Elliott County
Carl Potter Great things are happening in the Elliott County school district! Student achievement and meeting the needs of all students continue to be the primary goals. The district saw a great turnaround in that effort in the release of the 2014 School Report Card. Four of five schools were designated by the Kentucky Department of Education as being [...]
Superintendent’s Spotlight: Randall Christopher, Estill County
Randall Christopher The Estill County school district is implementing various programs as it pursues the mission of “Every Child Succeeds.” New mathematics and reading initiatives at all grade levels, program reviews and new attendance goals all point to student success. The district is committed to ensuring all students are college- and career-ready and is extremely proud of the [...]
Superintendent’s Spotlight: Terri Cox-Cruey, Kenton County
Terri Cox-Cruey Superintendent Terri Cox-Cruey and Kenton County school district staff and educators are firm believers that strong leaders lead by example, model best practices and remain open-minded to new learning opportunities. Under the guidance of district leadership, teachers have spent the last three years working on literacy and mathematics initiatives supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates [...]
Superintendent’s Spotlight: Boyd Randolph, Somerset Independent
Boyd Randolph Academically, the Somerset Independent school district is recognized as a High Performing district with overall student achievement at the 94th percentile. Under the current state accountability system, each of the district’s schools rank in the top 15 percent or better of all similar schools in Kentucky. The major focus of instruction is an active, hands-on approach [...]
Technology competition fuels learning in classroom and beyond
The 2015 STLP Championship brought more than 8,000 students, teachers, parents and volunteers to Lexington for the annual display of how Kentucky students are using technology to improve their schools, communities and themselves.