Teacher Appreciation Thank You Cards
May 6-10 is Teacher Appreciation Week and Teacher Appreciation Day is May 7.
Fayette County cafeteria worker celebrates nearly 58 years at Stonewall Elementary School
School Lunch Hero Day is celebrated on May 3, celebrated annually since 2013, and was designated by the School Nutrition Association as an opportunity for parents, students, school staff and communities to thank those who provide healthy meals to nearly 30 million of America’s students each school day.
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.
Two Kentucky educators named the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) America’s Teacher of the Year
Two Kentucky educators, Casey Page and Kara Young, have been recognized with the 2024 Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) America’s National Teacher of the Year award.
Shelby County Public Schools engineering teacher named robotics coach of the year
Laura Smith, the Shelby County Public Schools engineering teacher, has been named Kentucky’s VEX Coach of the Year. She has been the team’s coach since 2016.
Fleming County uses Laboratories of Learning to prepare students for graduation
For the past seven years, the Fleming County School District has been working to create an accountability and assessment system that fits their students.
Elkhorn Crossing students named state finalist in Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM Competition
Fidget button jewelry, a project three juniors at Elkhorn Crossing School (Scott County) – Kate Schindler, Jayca Justice, and Sophie Risher – presented during the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM State Competition, was created to help students relieve their anxiety.
2024 Kentucky STLP event breaks records, recognizes student achievement in technology
Nearly 21,000 students, educators, volunteers, community members and parents gathered at the Central Bank Center in Lexington to watch students from across the state showcase their knowledge.
Paducah elementary students express themselves through quilting project
Creating a safe space for students to show their personality is a goal for Clark Elementary School (Paducah Independent) art teacher Shanice Frazier.
Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council discusses chronic absenteeism across the state
Members of the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council discussed chronic absenteeism in a virtual meeting on March 26.