Kentucky United We Learn Council elects new vice chair, discusses next steps in the development of a meaningful accountability system
Members of the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Kentucky United We Learn Council elected a new vice chair and discussed the next steps in the development of prototypes for a new accountability system during their spring convening on April 25-26.
Two Kentucky Schools Named U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools
The U.S. Department of Education announced two Kentucky schools – Arlington Elementary (Fayette County) and Robert D. Johnson Elementary (Fort Thomas) – have earned the 2024 Green Ribbon Schools award.
KDE’s Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council discusses substance and vaping use in schools, student voice
Members of the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council discussed substance and vaping use within schools and student voice during their meeting on April 24.
The Imperfect Classroom: Start with Where
Nikki Johnson is a 2nd-grade teacher at Porter Elementary in Johnson County. Read more about how she makes every one of her students feel at home in her classroom.
The Imperfect Classroom: Boogeyman, Old School, or Brilliant?
The Imperfect Classroom is all about finding teachers who do incredible things in their classrooms and create spaces where kids just want to be.
The Imperfect Classroom: Be a Top Dog
While the vast majority of teachers are able to balance the countless duties they face day in and day out, occasionally, you come across a teacher who makes it look effortless. One such person is 2nd grade teacher Markayla Stevens at Pikeville Elementary (Pikeville Independent).
NCSS Board of Directors extends call for elementary classroom teacher nominations
The National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) Nominations and Elections Committee is seeking candidates for the Elementary Classroom Teacher position on the Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 election cycle.
Former education commissioner Jon Draud receives lifetime achievement award
Kenton County Commissioner Jon Draud received the lifetime achievement award from the Northern Kentucky Education Council on April 23.