Testing the waters
Teachers went wading recently through Caney Fork Creek as part of a water quality testing workshop, overseen by Tabitha Owens, an environmental education specialist with the Kentucky Environmental Education Council.
Kentucky United Nations Assembly highlights culture and policy
During the month of March, students from across Kentucky attended a session of the Kentucky United Nations Assembly (KUNA), a 3-day long program put on by the YMCA.
Student voice: Two perspectives, one goal
Rowan County teacher Allison Slone and student Madison Marie Ortega share their thoughts on why student voice is an increasingly important factor in education in the Commonwealth.
Nelson, Rowan teachers receive environmental awards
Teachers from Nelson and Rowan counties were honored by the Kentucky Association for Environmental Education (KAEE) as two of its six Excellence in Environmental Education Awards. Kathy Miller, a 2nd- and 3rd-grade teacher at Cox’s Creek Elementary School (Nelson County), was named the first winner of the Mary Kathryn Dickerson Outstanding Educator of the Year award. Jennifer Pecco, a 6th-grade [...]
Learning to end hunger
Rowan County Middle School uses project-based learning to help students and the community.
A special education teacher’s personal journey of discovery
Rowan County’s Allison Slone shares how her son’s diagnosis shaped her view of how teachers are being prepared.
Superintendents’ Spotlight: Marvin Moore, Rowan County
Marvin Moore While the Rowan County school district may be small in size compared to other districts in Kentucky, it is by no means small in the abilities and talents of its students. Under the leadership of Superintendent Marvin Moore, community businesses, organizations, Morehead State University and Maysville Community and Technical College have partnered with the district’s teachers [...]
Spelling a progression, one letter – and grade level – at a time
It’s more important to write than be right sometimes, especially in grades K-2, educators say.
Parent has students taking a bow
One parent’s solo vision has Rowan County’s string program in harmony.
Ten alternative education programs selected Best Practice Sites
Ten alternative education programs have been selected as Best Practice Sites in an effort designed to recognize the work of educators and programs that serve at-risk students. The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) began the project in 2009 to highlight exemplary practices in A5 and A6 programs in public school districts. A5 programs are school district-operated and -housed instructional programs [...]