On the flip side
More teachers are sending lessons home first before introducing them in the classroom.
Kentucky Girls STEM Collaborative Mini-Grants 2013
The deadline has been extended to Feb. 15 for mini-grants to increase girls' interest in science, engineering and technology. The Kentucky Girls STEM Collaborative, a statewide initiative to encourage girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), is currently offering mini-grants of up to $1,000. Teachers, community groups and other organizations committed to collaborating, informing and motivating girls [...]
Mark your electronic calendar for Digital Learning Day
From offering online classes to creating digital textbooks to flipping classrooms, Kentucky teachers are embracing technology because of the benefits to students. Now there is a special day to recognize the power of digital learning in the classroom. On February 6, thousands of students, parents, educators and community members across the country will celebrate the second annual Digital Learning Day. [...]
Teaching to the choir
District program takes solos and turns them into ensembles.
Career readiness targeted in Bullitt County with CRC
Center gives students a different approach to career readiness.
Hardin County creating virtual textbooks, seeks statewide input
Hardin County has taken the lead in creating virtual textbooks, and it wants statewide participation.
Registration for Innovations conference is open
Registration is open for the Innovations for Learning Conference May 31 at Bryan Station High School (Fayette County). Space is limited. The event is for administrators or anyone else interested in using technology to improve student learning. Go to https://edtech.fcps.net/ifl/. Look at the “Sessions” list and see what is being offered. Those interested also can see if sessions still have [...]
‘Soar to New Heights: A STEM-ulating Adventure’ Summer Camp
The fifth Annual "Soar to New Heights: A STEM-ulating Adventure" summer camp for gifted and talented learners will be June 18-29 at Eastern Kentucky University. This summer’s camp will offer students an opportunity to explore current topics in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and health in a state-of-the-art instructional and research facility. The courses, collaboratively designed and implemented by Eastern Kentucky [...]
Students, schools win at STLP Championship
More than 6,000 students, educators and parents gathered at the seventh annual Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP) State Championship on March 22 at Rupp Arena and the Lexington Convention Center.
Next-Generation Student Council has its say
Eleven-member council kicks off its first meeting with discussions on testing, compulsory school attendance, teacher evaluations and more.