The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released the 2020 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) School Bus Rebate awards. This rebate allows eligible school districts to reduce the harmful emissions from older, dirtier vehicles and replace them with newer cleaner diesel or alternative fuel buses, which may include propane.
The Kentucky Department of Education is developing standards to be used in a new graduation requirement for financial literacy.
Walton-Verona Independent's Alaina Post explains how educators can use a series of core practices articles commissioned by the Kentucky World Language Association for personalized professional learning.
More than 300 Kentucky chapter members, 1,300 youth members and adult advisers of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America attended a Nov. 10-12 meeting in Washington, D.C., and the annual FCCLA National Cluster Meeting Nov. 17-19 in Oklahoma City.
Gov. Matt Bevin made several appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions.
Walton-Verona Independent’s commitment to music education leads to national award.
The Walton-Verona Independent school district has been recognized by The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation as one of its Best Communities for Music Education. The awards program recognizes outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders who have made music education part of the curriculum. Designations are made to districts and schools that demonstrate an exceptionally [...]
Robert Storer The Walton-Verona Independent school district is comprised of three schools and a preschool program with approximately 1,600 students between the three schools. The district employs fully-certified teachers and administrators and is additionally staffed with qualified professionals including transportation, food service and custodial staff. All of the schools have been accredited by AdvancED since 1976. Walton-Verona Independent [...]
Districts across the state are trying new ways to increase kindergarten readiness.
Some of those who've taken the survey say it's important for teachers and others to weigh in.