Tag: Taylor County
Kentucky teachers address state Senate on COVID-19 impact
Four Kentucky teachers addressed the Kentucky Senate Education Committee on Jan. 7 regarding the impact of remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Winner, finalists named for 2020 Special Education Teacher of the Year
Savannah Boone is the 2020 Special Education Teacher of the Year, while Jessica Tipton and Amber Ervin the two finalists for the award. They will receive cash prizes and other recognition, and Boone will get a scholarship to attend the national Special Education Legislative Summit in summer 2021.
Kentucky FFA members excel at National FFA Convention
Kentucky FFA was well represented at the 93rd Annual National FFA Convention, held virtually Oct. 27-29. More than 100,000 FFA members, advisers and supporters registered for the event, which also was broadcast live on RFD TV.
FFA members attacking hunger one community at a time
With 1 in 6 Kentuckians identified as food insecure, FFA members and chapters from across the Commonwealth are doing their part to eliminate hunger in a variety of ways.
Students selected for commissioner’s advisory council
Seven Kentucky public high school students have been named to the Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council, a group that provides input to Kentucky Commissioner of Education Stephen Pruitt.
Kentucky educators appointed to MBA Research positions
MBA Research offers a variety of workshops, webinars, conference presentations and other professional development activities for business and marketing teachers nationwide.
Kentucky Board of Education discusses 2018-20 biennial budget
According to Kentucky Department of Education staff, additional money will be needed to implement Senate Bill 1 (2017).
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.
An apple for the teacher
Taylor County's Kellie Jones shares her thoughts about how important it is for teachers to keep their enthusiasm for education alive and well.