KBE discusses progress, updates to education technology in Kentucky schools
The Kentucky Board of Education held several discussions around online, virtual and remote learning during its regular meeting on Aug. 3, held at Lake Cumberland.
Working together with educators makes Bullitt Virtual Learning Academy thrive
Creating a virtual school is a tremendous undertaking in the best of times. Creating one during a pandemic, requires gumption.
Interim education committee hears effects of remote learning, student engagement
Data reported by Kentucky school districts indicate that student participation through distance learning over the past school year was roughly in line with previous years’ in-person attendance rates, Jessica Carlton told members of the Kentucky Senate Interim Joint Committee on Education on June 1.
Kentucky superintendents hear details of $2 billion in ESSER III funding
Kentucky schools will get just over $2 billion dollars in a third round of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER III) funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
Commissioner Glass conducts first tour of Kentucky school district through virtual visit
Paris Independent Superintendent Stephen McCauley invited Education Commissioner Jason E. Glass to virtually tour the district’s Greyhound Academy on Dec. 16, Glass’ first tour of a Kentucky school district since beginning his tenure with the Kentucky Department of Education in September.
Free seminars on digital learning issues available for teachers
Kentucky educators can sign up for a free two-day seminar on the transition to digital learning, offered by The Learning Counsel News Media & Research.
Teaching to the choir
District program takes solos and turns them into ensembles.