Keeping students with discipline problems in the classroom
A Pulaski County middle school teacher found a way to decrease referrals and increase student learning.
Gov. Bevin makes appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions
Gov. Matt Bevin made several appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions.
Pulaski teacher named Kentucky’s FBLA Adviser of the Year
James Murray, a business teacher at Pulaski County High School, has been named the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Kentucky Adviser of the Year. Murray was recognized at the FBLA State Leadership Conference April 17-19 in Louisville. He will compete against other state winners for the National Adviser of the Year award at the National Leadership Conference, scheduled for [...]
Semifinalists named for 2018 Kentucky Teacher of the Year
Nine outstanding teachers from across the state – three elementary, three middle and three high school teachers – are semifinalists for the 2018 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Award, the Kentucky Department of Education and ValvolineTM announced.
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 [...]
Pulaski husband, wife receive honors
Brian Miller was recently named the 2016 12th Region Athletic Director of the Year, and his wife Janelle was named the 2016 Lake Cumberland Region Agriculture Teacher of the Year. They are shown with their children, left to right, Canyon, Kate, Cal and Karolyn.Photo submitted A husband and wife from Pulaski County High School have received regional awards [...]
A hub of school improvement
Kentucky’s school turnaround efforts, including the Hub School program, have been lauded as one of the strongest school turnaround models in the nation.
Johnson says state board needs to keep its eye on the whole child
When people talk about the need to increase the number of women in science, improve communication between industry leaders and educators, or get more parents involved in schools, they’re all kind of talking about Alesa Johnson.
Pulaski counselor honored by Kentucky Counseling Association
Sallie Pierce, right, a guidance counselor at Southern Elementary School (Pulaski County), receives her award from Kentucky Counseling Association President Tammy Hurst after being named KCA's 2016 Outstanding Elementary School Counselor.Photo submitted Sallie Pierce, a guidance counselor at Southern Elementary School (Pulaski County), was named the 2016 Outstanding Elementary School Counselor by the Kentucky Counseling Association. Pierce has [...]
Kentucky school districts on national Advanced Placement Honor Roll
Eight Kentucky public school districts have been named to the 7th Annual Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Roll, the College Board announced.