Morgan County remains home for new superintendent Ralph Hamilton
New Morgan County Superintendent Ralph Hamilton grew up in the district and has spent much of his career there.
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.
Schools in 30 counties dubbed Bright Spots for exceeding expectations
Forty-seven schools have been named Bright Spots in Kentucky Education, recognition for schools in which students performed better than expected on measures of educational achievement.
Five Kentucky public schools named 2019 Blue Ribbon winners
The U. S. Department of Education (USED) named five Kentucky public schools as 2019 National Blue Ribbon Schools, based on their overall academic excellence.
Four Kentucky public schools win Blue Ribbon honors
The U. S. Department of Education named four Kentucky public schools as 2017 National Blue Ribbon Schools, based on their overall academic excellence.
24 educators chosen for Valvoline Teacher Achievement Awards
(FRANKFORT, Ky.) – The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) and Valvoline have selected 24 outstanding Kentucky educators as recipients of the 2018 Valvoline Teacher Achievement Awards. These teachers qualify to compete for the 2018 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Award, which will be announced in May. The programs have recognized more than 500 teachers and awarded $750,000 since 1988. The [...]
Students selected for Commissioner’s Student Council
Sixteen Kentucky public high school students have been named to the Commissioner’s Student Council, a group that provides input to Kentucky Commissioner of Education Stephen Pruitt.
Superintendents’ Spotlight: Deatrah Barnett, Morgan County
Deatrah Barnett “Guiding Children – Inspiring Futures,” the vision of the Morgan County school district, is evidenced by the work being done by the staff, teachers and students. Under Superintendent Barnett’s leadership, various initiatives drive the daily operations of schools in Morgan County. Those include East Valley Elementary School’s “Lead Like an Eagle” program where 5th-grade students are [...]
Tornados force changes, don’t stop learning
Districts ready for new school year following spring tornados.
Ezel focuses on high expectations for all students
Ezel Elementary School (Morgan County) celebrates being named a 2010 Blue Ribbon School.