Owensboro Independent

Early intervention as a child was key for Kentucky Milken Educator Award winner Buskill

With Charlotte Buskill's mother, grandmother and two sisters all educators, she felt she was destined to join the “family business.” “My whole younger childhood was filled with the love of being in a school building,” she said. Now in her sixth year as an educator, Buskill has been at Newton Parrish Elementary School (Owensboro Independent) since 2016. Her ability to ensure the success of every student was recognized by the Milken Family Foundation, which honored her as a Milken Educator Award winner in a surprise ceremony on Nov. 10 at the school.

By Audrie Lamb|2022-12-05T12:09:01-05:00December 5, 2022|

Owensboro Independent’s Charlotte Buskill receives $25,000 Milken Award

Charlotte Buskill, a 3rd-grade teacher at Newton Parrish Elementary School (Owensboro Independent), was celebrated on Nov. 10 as the latest Kentucky educator to receive the Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award.

By Audrie Lamb|2023-12-07T10:24:48-05:00November 10, 2022|

GoTeachKY names 18 teacher ambassadors for 2023

GoTeachKY announced the 18 teacher ambassadors for 2023 on Oct. 10.

By Rosalind Turner|2022-10-10T13:36:38-04:00October 10, 2022|

Owensboro Independent finds great success with its Grow-Your-Own-Staff program

To combat the state-wide teacher shortage, Kentucky counties have started Grow-Your -Own teacher programs that recruit and train individuals looking to become teacher certified who are already connected to Kentucky schools and communities.

By Sophie Hill|2022-08-15T16:25:18-04:00August 15, 2022|

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.

By Staff|2022-06-01T13:42:33-04:00June 1, 2022|

Superintendents Advisory Council takes a look at family engagement resources

One of the best predictors of student success is the extent to which families are encouraging learning at home, Kathy Burkhardt, senior director of the Learning Grove and former superintendent of Erlanger-Elsmere Independent, told the Superintendents Advisory Council during a Nov. 17 meeting.

By Jacob Perkins|2021-11-18T13:15:50-05:00November 18, 2021|

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.

By Donna Melton|2021-07-08T16:41:32-04:00July 8, 2021|

National honor for Owensboro Independent PIO

The National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) has named its fifth class of 35 Under 35, and one Kentucky public relations professional is included.

By Jim Gaines|2020-10-15T08:33:06-04:00October 15, 2020|

KDE’s Teachers Webcast provides a voice for Kentucky educators during NTI

The Kentucky Department of Education hosted its first Teachers Webcast on April 28. Teachers across the state joined to share their experiences with NTI and what lessons can be learned during this trying time.

By Jacob Perkins|2020-04-28T19:07:33-04:00April 28, 2020|

Commissioner celebrates innovation in education; emphasizes student readiness

In the 2019 State of Education address Dec. 3, Kentucky Education Commissioner Wayne Lewis issued a call to action to the state’s education community and encouraged education leaders, educators, policymakers and families to work together to ensure each and every student is well-prepared for life and the opportunities of the 21st century economy.

By Staff|2019-12-04T08:53:02-05:00December 4, 2019|