The University of the Cumberlands is offering a professional learning opportunity for social studies teachers on the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution on Nov. 12 at its Hutton School of Business in Williamsburg. “The Fourteenth Amendment in American History” will focus on the amendment addressing citizenship rights and equal protection of the laws. The registration deadline is Nov. 4. [...]
The Northern Kentucky Cooperative for Educational Services formed 10 professional learning communities in hopes of improving student achievement across the entire 17-district group.
Have you ever wanted to travel internationally to help build the awareness and skills to introduce other cultures into your classroom?
The Kentucky Center for Mathematics is offering a free professional learning event, “Foundations for Primary Grades,” for teachers in grades K-3 beginning Nov. 3 at Lee County High School in Beattyville. “Foundations for Primary Grades” cohorts are professional learning communities that grow K-3 teachers’ understanding of early numeracy development and improve their ability to establish a strong foundation in students [...]
Registration is open for the Understanding Language Professional Learning Workshop, which consist of a workshop Sept. 20-21 and a follow-up session Nov. 15-16, both at Western Kentucky University’s Knicely Conference Center in Bowling Green. The workshop is for English learner (EL) teachers and upper elementary, middle school or high school general education teachers who provide services to ELs in the [...]
The Teacher Renewal Summer Institute is an opportunity for educators at all levels to learn, grow and make lasting relationships through common interests.
Grant County's Shannon Brickler explains what students can learn when their teachers miss a few days in the classroom for professional learning opportunities.
Five Kentucky teachers have received annual awards from the Kentucky Association of Professional Educators (KAPE). Two teachers from Henry Clay High School (Fayette County) shared KAPE Star Student and Teacher/Mentor Awards with students: Liberal Arts Academy Coordinator Jaquith Stephens won an award with student Eliza Jane Schaeffer, and mathematics teacher Linda Dewees won an award with student Cole Terrell. Three [...]
A 9-year-old girl helps drive home the importance of student engagement.
Jefferson County’s Jennifer Cox shares her thoughts about how getting students to talk more in class can be a good thing.