Through-course tasks taking hold
Through-course tasks being implemented as part of Kentucky’s new science assessment system are helping both students and teachers.
VSA Kentucky art exhibit available to schools
The 2018 VSA Kentucky Student Traveling Exhibition, “A Matter of Perspective,” has begun its tour and is available free of charge to schools, museums and other institutions.
Coding skills training program open to seniors in three districts
High school seniors in three Kentucky districts – Eminence Independent, Jefferson County and Shelby County – may apply to a training program in which they can develop digital, business and life skills to help them pursue careers in technology.
Gov. Bevin makes appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions
Gov. Matt Bevin made several appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions.
Design thinking can deepen scientific understanding
Shelby County's Katie Strange shares her experience with Design Thinking, which is a way for students to identify a problem in their lives and work collaboratively to solve it.
Achieving professional and personal growth through content integration
Shelby County's Kari Jesse shares how she learned to find her inner artist and enrich her Spanish classes by integrating art into her classroom.
Taking the entrepreneurship challenge
Students are learning about the mechanics of starting a business and how to present their idea in the inaugural Lieutenant Governor’s Entrepreneurship Challenge.
TELLing it like it is
The biennial anonymous survey of working conditions in Kentucky’s public schools runs through March.
24 Valvoline Teacher Achievement Award winners named
The Kentucky Department of Education and Valvoline™ have selected 24 outstanding Kentucky educators as recipients of the 2017 Valvoline Teacher Achievement Awards. These teachers qualify to compete for the 2017 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Award, which will be announced next month.
Are great teachers replaceable?
Shelby County’s Kari Patrick shares her thoughts on how everyone can help new teachers go from good to great.