Preschool librarian transforming practice
Henderson County's Rhea Isenberg said applying to become National Board certified pushed her to rethink what an effective library media program looks like.
FFA members attacking hunger one community at a time
With 1 in 6 Kentuckians identified as food insecure, FFA members and chapters from across the Commonwealth are doing their part to eliminate hunger in a variety of ways.
2017 Kentucky Winner’s Circle schools recognized
The Kentucky Department of Education recognized 10 Kentucky public schools on Sept. 18 for outstanding teaching and learning conditions. These Winners’ Circle schools were recognized for their effective teaching and school leadership practices and will be shared as models of best practices across the state.
Testing the waters
Teachers went wading recently through Caney Fork Creek as part of a water quality testing workshop, overseen by Tabitha Owens, an environmental education specialist with the Kentucky Environmental Education Council.
Taking it from the top
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s training for principals aims to improve schools by developing stronger leaders.
Transforming binge watching to binge learning
Marion County English teacher uses content from a social studies class to improve her students’ literacy skills.
Summer Food Service Program celebrated
The Kentucky Summer Food Service Program is once again making sure students’ stomachs are full even when classrooms are empty.
ATC students help get summer program rolling
Students in Barren County played a key role in readying a bus for the district’s summer reading and meals program.
Arnold receives 2016 Kevin M. Noland Award
At the Kentucky Board of Education meeting in Frankfort April 13, Commissioner of Education Stephen Pruitt presented the 2016 Kevin M. Noland Award to Laura Arnold, associate commissioner for the Office of Career and Technical Education at the Kentucky Department of Education.
Superintendent Spotlight: Taylora Schlosser, Marion County
Taylora Schlosser For Marion County Superintendent Taylora Schlosser, the actualization of the district’s “Six Big Dreams” is bringing the Distinguished district into a new era of innovation where students dream, believe and achieve like never before. The district’s early childhood education dream has resulted in additional preschool classrooms supporting the school board’s commitment to providing universal preschool to [...]