New Montgomery County Superintendent Stephanie Harris highlights excellence in the district
New Montgomery County Superintendent Stephanie Harris has been doing more to highlight excellence in the district through her weekly spotlight series.
Kentucky schools, districts recognized for best practices at 2022 Continuous Improvement Summit
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) recognized nine schools and three school districts for best practices during the 2022 Continuous Improvement Summit, held at the Central Bank Center in Lexington on Sept. 26-27. More than 800 educators from across the Commonwealth attended the summit.
KDE kicks off summer learning initiative in 30 districts; provides online resources for all
Thirty districts have been selected to participate in this year’s Summer Boost: Reading and Mathematics Program, a partnership between the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), the Summer Food Service Program and the Children’s Reading Foundation.
The cost for teachers to thrive is change
As a teacher, I am asked a similar question nearly daily: “How do you still do it?” “Are you thinking of leaving?” “Have you considered jobs in higher ed?”
Montgomery County’s Willie Edward Taylor Carver Jr. named 2022 Kentucky Teacher of the Year
Willie Edward Taylor Carver Jr., an English and French teacher at Montgomery County High School, is the 2022 Kentucky Teacher of the Year and High School Teacher of the Year, the Kentucky Department of Education and Valvoline announced on Sept. 9.
2022 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Willie Edward Taylor Carver Jr. uses humanity to transcend education for his students
As a child growing up in Floyd County, Willie Edward Taylor Carver Jr. recalls having limited access to the recourses he needed for school. Whether it was paper, pencils or even a pair of shoes, he knew he could rely on his teachers to help him get by.
24 Kentucky Valvoline Teacher Achievement Award winners named for 2022
The Kentucky Department of Education and Valvoline Inc. have selected 24 outstanding Kentucky educators as recipients of the 2022 Valvoline™ Teacher Achievement Awards (TAA). These teachers qualify to compete for the 2022 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Award, which will be announced in September.
Morehead State University launches scholarship for Appalachian new teacher candidates
Morehead State University’s (MSU’s) Volgenau College of Education announced a new scholarship program, the Appalachian Future Educators (AFE) Scholars Program, for new teacher candidates from Appalachian counties.
Eighteen new students selected for KDE’s 2021-2022 Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council
Eighteen Kentucky public high school students have been named to the 2021-2022 Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) announced on May 28.
District presents a united front to battle bullying
Montgomery County schools are implementing the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program across the entire district.