GoTeachKY names 22 teacher ambassadors for 2022
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) announced Oct. 26 that 22 teachers from across the Commonwealth have been selected as ambassadors for 2022.
24 Kentucky Valvoline Teacher Achievement Award winners named for 2022
The Kentucky Department of Education and Valvoline Inc. have selected 24 outstanding Kentucky educators as recipients of the 2022 Valvoline™ Teacher Achievement Awards (TAA). These teachers qualify to compete for the 2022 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Award, which will be announced in September.
Kentucky schools win national awards
Forty-four Kentucky schools are among those recognized nationwide as 2020 America’s Healthiest Schools.
Family guides Thomas, new Todd County superintendent
For Mark Thomas, the new superintendent of Todd County Schools, education is a family focus. One of his daughters is a Bullitt County high school English teacher. Another is headed for the University of Louisville (UofL). And his stepdaughter is about to start her junior year at Western Kentucky University (WKU).
KBE chairman requests current and historical budget analysis
Kentucky Department of Education Associate Commissioner Robin Kinney and KDE Division Director Charles Harman provided a 2020-2022 Biennial Budget Update to the Kentucky Board of Education at its April 8 meeting.
Taking it from the top
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s training for principals aims to improve schools by developing stronger leaders.
Superintendents’ Spotlight: Wayne Benningfield, Todd County
Wayne Benningfield Todd County continues the strong tradition of “Teaching, Caring, (and) Serving” the students and the community. The district has been named a Proficient district and Todd County Central High School has been named a Distinguished high school for the past two school years. South Todd Elementary School has been named a Proficient elementary school two of [...]
Learning won’t stop when the snow piles up
Thirteen school districts are creating programs for snowbound students.