Owensboro Independent

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

KBE approves legislative agenda

During its Dec. 5 regular meeting in Frankfort, the Kentucky Board of Education voted unanimously to adopt the department’s legislative agenda as its own.

By |2018-12-06T15:03:32-05:00December 6, 2018|

The bridge to literary engagement

Owensboro's Stephanie S. Luckett says giving her students choice about which books they read through a "tasting menu" helped them become more engaged in their own learning.

By |2018-09-17T11:04:56-04:00September 18, 2018|

KCTE presents annual awards to four educators

The Kentucky Council of Teachers of English and Language Arts (KCTE) recognized four public-school educators with its annual awards, which were presented during KCTE’s annual conference in February.

By |2022-05-09T09:35:34-04:00March 22, 2018|

2017 Kentucky Winner’s Circle schools recognized

The Kentucky Department of Education recognized 10 Kentucky public schools on Sept. 18 for outstanding teaching and learning conditions. These Winners’ Circle schools were recognized for their effective teaching and school leadership practices and will be shared as models of best practices across the state.

By |2020-08-25T10:24:18-04:00September 18, 2017|

Owensboro teacher honored by Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts

Lauren Coomes, a 3rd- and 4th-grade teacher at Estes Elementary School (Owensboro Independent), has been named the Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts’ (KACD) Teacher of the Year. The award recognizes the outstanding conservation education efforts of Kentucky’s teachers and conservation districts. “I was shocked.  It’s an incredible experience to win an award for something that I love to do.  I’m [...]

By |2017-07-20T09:19:14-04:00July 20, 2017|
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