Kentucky teachers going for Grammy gold
Two state teachers among 10 finalists up for the Music Educator Award.
Superintendent Spotlight: Dennis Davis, Mercer County
Dennis Davis The Mercer County school district continues to move in a positive direction through the leadership of Superintendent Dennis Davis. This Proficient school district has seen significant increases in college- and career-readiness in the past few years and higher student growth percentages at all levels in 2015. The district has experienced unprecedented transition in the past 10 years [...]
Pictures show that Kentucky kids can do anything
Fayette County middle school teacher and his students are trying to collect 1,000 pictures to remind children that people believe in them.
Superintendent Spotlight: Harvey Tackett, Bath County
Harvey Tackett The Bath County school district is dedicated to providing an excellent educational experience for all students while preparing them to be college- and career-ready. The district has made a commitment to be academically competitive and is striving to become one of the top performing school districts in the state of Kentucky. The theme, “Lights, Camera…ACTION!” signifies [...]
Pre-K working in Erlanger-Elsmere schools
Erlanger-Elsmere Independent is working with parents, community groups and the United Way to make sure every student is ready for kindergarten.
These students don’t learn history, they investigate it
A fellowship at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello inspired Lincoln County Middle School teacher Rachael Yaden to create an inquiry lesson based on the plantation.
KTRS work group offers broad options to fix troubled pension plan
A working group appointed by Gov. Steve Beshear adopted a report Tuesday designed to help the Kentucky General Assembly fix the financially troubled Kentucky Teacher’s Retirement System.
Tech tools immerse students in social studies
Brooke Whitlow, education technology teacher in Hardin County, says teachers can use Google Apps for Education to create engaging lessons.
‘I was supposed to be an architecture major’
Fayette’s Laura Roché, the 2015 Kentucky World Language Association’s Outstanding Teacher, shares her love of French with her students and love of teaching with fellow educators.
At 93 years old, Bourbon County bus dispatcher still shares his love of learning
Retired science teacher Doug Ahrens now dispatches buses for the district where he’s spent nearly six decades. And he has no plans to retire again.