New high school allows teachers, students to follow STEM paths to innovation
Owensboro Independent and Daviess County schools worked together to create a project-based learning centered school.
Superintendent’s Spotlight: Rick Ross, Mason County
Rick Ross The Mason County school district made a paradigm shift in 2013 by no longer focusing on the pursuit of test scores but rather providing opportunities for students at all grade levels. Teachers and leadership dedicated themselves to a new vision statement, “Every Child, by Name and Face, to College, Career, and Life Readiness.” An aggressive, innovative [...]
Paducah teacher makes history relevant to students
Geco Ross, who is in his 7th year of teaching at Paducah Independent Schools, was recently named 2015 Kentucky History Teacher of the Year.
Superintendent’s Spotlight: Kirk Biggerstaff, Cumberland County
Kirk Biggerstaff The mission of the Cumberland County School District is “Success: Every Student, Every Day!” This mission is the driving force in building a strong foundation for all students in order to assist them in becoming well-prepared for their future educational and career options. It is our goal to support students, teachers, staff and parents by promoting [...]
Carter County custodian teaches about service to others
Custodian Marvin McHenry won the 2015 Fred Award for his extraordinary efforts that create positive learning atmosphere at his Carter County elementary school.
Henderson County students get head start in early childhood education
Named as one of nine career and technical education programs in the country that work, Henderson County High School’s early childhood education program gets students ready for careers.
Literacy is alive in Oldham County’s summer camp
Incoming 1st -graders get intensive literacy intervention at Oldham County’s Camp Literacy Live.
Bringing northern Kentucky math teachers into the circle
Math Teachers’ Circle seeks to connect middle school math educators with mathematicians from academia and industry.
Superintendent’s Spotlight: Andy Dotson, Harrison County
Andy Dotson The administration of Harrison County has worked diligently in expanding a partnership with its certified staff, classified staff, students and community. Advisory committees from each group meet bimonthly and items discussed focus on how student achievement can be improved. These meetings have been extremely valuable in bringing about change from within each group that is in [...]
Puppets to Program Review, teachers experience art at Berea Learnshops
More than 120 teachers attended this year’s Berea Festival of Learnshops where they made art, learned about program reviews and the new National Core Arts Standards.