Milken award winner puts students first
Pikeville High School teacher is a model learner for students.
STEM classes a major success at Muhlenberg school
Goal of the program is to increase student rigor and independent thinking.
Nominees sought for mathematics/science awards
The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recognize outstanding K-12 teachers for their contributions in the classroom and to their profession. Since 1983, more than 4,000 teachers have been recognized for their contributions to mathematics and science education. Award winners receive a citation signed by the President of the United States, a $10,000 award from the National [...]
Kenton County students create investments that count
Seventh-graders are making gains through online investment challenge.
STEM curriculum builds confidence and cool things, too
Franklin County teacher brings year-long STEM learning to 5th graders.
A sine of the times
One calculus teacher guides students at two schools using Skype.
Kentucky’s NAEP scores continue to show improvement
Kentucky’s 4th and 8th graders made gains – and in some areas outperformed the nation – in reading and mathematics, according to results from the 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP).
All-American teachers love challenging students
Three Kentucky teachers among 23 national award winners.
ETS Seeks Raters who have a Mathematics Ed Background
The Educational Testing Service is looking for raters with a mathematics education background to help code more than 6,700 mathematics lessons as part of the Measures of Effective Teaching (Gates) study. Raters will be trained on the Mathematical Quality of Instruction instrument, certified, and then paid to watch and code mathematics lessons. This job has proven appealing to graduate students, [...]
Mathematics Circle for middle, high school students
Faculty from several Kentucky colleges and universities are organizing a Mathematics Circle this fall. The Mathematics Circle is an enrichment program for middle or high school students with an interest in mathematics. This program will allow students to learn mathematics beyond what is covered in traditional course work with an emphasis on developing mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills. Topics are [...]