About four years ago, Red Cross Elementary School Teacher Scott Johnson noticed one of his kindergarten students was wearing a rubber hand. His student, Jackson Farmer, was born without a right hand and would sometimes wear the rubber hand to give the appearance of having a hand. However, it didn’t have any functionality.
The Congressional App Challenge is the official student STEM competition of the U.S. House of Representatives. It's an annual nationwide competition hosted by members of Congress designed to inspire middle and high school students to explore STEM fields.
This competition provides a hands-on opportunity for participants to gain critical skills in engineering, computing, electronics, and more that will be required for America’s technical workforce.
Spencer County Middle School teacher Michelle Gross is a champion for vibrant learning experiences in the projects she leads to help students understand how math applies to their lives. Gross, who has 22 years of teaching experience in math, was named the 2026 Kentucky Teacher of the Year during a ceremony in Frankfort on Oct. 7. She also was named the middle school division winner. Gross and eight other Teacher Achievement Award recipients were honored by the Kentucky Department of Education at the ceremony.
The Kentucky Department of Education has named Chelsey Tingle as the new director of mathematics education.
Register now for the AdvanceKentucky Fall Forum, which will be held Nov. 14–15 at the Galt House in Louisville.
The National Quilt Museum in Paducah is rolling out a new STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) curriculum. This innovative educational initiative is the first to connect geometry and quilting to create interactive experiences that strengthen students’ STEM skills while building an appreciation for the arts.
Kentucky students with disabilities at three area technology centers will soon be able to explore career opportunities via virtual reality field trips.
Thousands of students showcased technology projects during the 2025 Kentucky Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP) State Championship at Rupp Arena in Lexington on April 23.
Thirty-four districts and 35 sites will be participating in the 2025 Summer Boost: Reading and Mathematics Program, a partnership between the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) Office of Teaching and Learning and the Summer Food Service Program.