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.
Four Pulaski staff members honored by district
Four staff members from Pulaski County schools were recently given the district's PRISM Award, which recognizes staff members who have demonstrated innovative techniques and strategies that support student success and welfare. Recipients are (left to right) Kathy Molen, Oak Hill Elementary School; Doug Grider, Southwestern High School; Jeannie Smith, Northern Middle School; and Courtney Frye, Nancy Elementary School.Photo submitted [...]
Work to reduce novice learners showing promise
More than 11,500 educators across the state to be trained by the end of November.
Two Kentucky career and technical education teachers named finalists for national award
Two Kentucky career and technical education teachers have qualified as finalists in the Association for Career and Technical Education’s Excellence Awards.
Bringing home the globe
Pulaski County's Esther Lee Barron shares how she used her own multicultural life to help teachers think about the world in a broader way.
Superintendent Spotlight: Steve Butcher, Pulaski County
Pulaski County is working hard to prepare students for opportunities beyond their K-12 educational experience.
Pulaski teacher named PLTW Launch Instructor of the Year
Natasha Craft, Project Lead The Way Launch teacher at Pulaski Elementary School (Pulaski County), is presented with the award for Project Lead The Way Launch Instructor of the Year by Mark Harrell, director of school engagement, Midwest Region, Kentucky and Tennessee, and Doug Klein, University of Kentucky affiliate director, Project Lead The Way.Photo submitted Natasha Craft, the Project [...]