Getting students excited about reading
Reidland library media specialist offers suggestions to foster a love of books, both old and new.
KJHS Conference and KHD winners
Kentucky students were rewarded for their talents in history at the Kentucky Junior Historical Society (KJHS) 2011 Kentucky History Day (KHD) recently in Frankfort. KHD is part of the National History Day program, which is an annual, year-long program designed to promote teaching and learning history in America’s schools. Students analyze the historical significance of their topics and present conclusions [...]
Lone Oak ag program ‘isn’t just about cows, sows and plows’
McCracken County's agriculture program ensures that "students are able to apply what they learn in careers and in life."
All Americans share what works for them
In its first year, the All American Teacher of the Year Award recognizes outstanding mathematics, science and English teachers participating in the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) Advanced Placement Training and Incentive Program (APTIP).
Beyond books
Becky Nelson says that, while she’s a library media specialist (LMS), she also considers herself a resource. “Though I work individually and in groups directly with students, I can teach many more of them through teamwork with their classroom teachers,” said the veteran LMS at Hearn Elementary School (Franklin County). “The library and librarian are resources for all instruction.”