Lt. Gov. Hampton launches Bluegrass Book Buddies
The Bluegrass Book Buddies is an initiative inviting Kentuckians of all ages to try reading in a fresh way through meaningful community and shared experience.
Applications open for Purchase Area Literary Academy
Applications are being accepted for the Purchase Area Literacy Academy at Murray State University’s summer academy July 10-21 for teachers in grades 5-12. The academy is open to teachers in all content areas. Click here for more information.
Essential instructional practices in early literacy
Amid all the rhetoric, how do you choose solid instructional practices to improve the literacy skills of students in your classroom?
Keys to an effective writing program
During the past two years, literacy consultants serving on the Writing Program Review team at the Kentucky Department of Education had the opportunity to visit schools to observe writing programs and provide feedback for next steps.
KDE literacy consultants offering sessions on feedback
Kentucky Department of Education literacy consultants Jamee Barton and Teresa Rogers are offering a new professional learning series that dives into current research about the critical elements of feedback in June at nine locations across Kentucky. Participants can engage with peers in deep conversations about the content of feedback – like focus, specificity and tone – that will have a positive [...]
Kentucky Literacy Celebration: Literacy for ALL!
Originating from a mere idea in 2010 to highlight many of the great strides Kentucky has achieved in literacy across the Commonwealth, the Kentucky Literacy Celebration has served as a celebratory event in which to share the many successes throughout the state.
Why I read to my high school students
Kenton County's Kristina Slusser shares her thoughts on why she thinks teachers shouldn't stop reading to their students once they leave elementary school.
Equity and educator diversity in Kentucky
For the past several months, the Kentucky Department of Education has focused on developing a strategic plan to increase the number of diverse educators in Kentucky.
The gift of a good book
The Kentucky Department of Education's Veda McClain shares how she developed her love of reading and how she tries to instill it in others.
Searching for grade-level appropriate science articles?
ReadWorks provides nonfiction articles covering numerous science topics to help students build topical background knowledge, retain new vocabulary and increase reading automaticity.
