Arts as education: embracing aesthetic teaching and learning
The inclusion and promotion of arts in education is so powerful because all education exists in a sociocultural context.
Teacher shortages are still a critical issue in Kentucky’s public schools
I know we all tend to tune out challenging news, especially when it does not improve much from year to year, but we need continue to focus on the importance of recruiting – and retaining – high-quality educators.
New KDE elementary reading and writing consultant offers collaborative approach for literacy instruction
In this new role, my aim is to serve our children by working with each of you. We are all teachers of reading and writing, regardless of our content area expertise.
Impacts of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
From 2022-2023, the KDE Division of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, alongside regional education cooperatives, had 11,997 participants in their trainings and initiatives with 68% of districts participating. To see this much enthusiasm and desire to grow to support all students is something Kentucky should be immensely proud of!
Lafayette High School earns Family Friendly Schools certification for second straight year
Lafayette takes pride in being acknowledged for this honorable award.
Kentucky Department of Education’s Jennifer Ginn named 2023 Kevin M. Noland/Mary Ann Miller Award winner
Jennifer Ginn, assistant director of communications for the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), was named the recipient of the 2023 Kevin M. Noland-Mary Ann Miller Award at the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) meeting on Dec. 7.
Kentuckians must work together to help chronically absent students
While I know Kentucky has many great and innovative educators across the state, I also know that students cannot learn if they are not in school. And unfortunately, too many of our students miss school on a regular basis.
Clark County celebrates multiple Family Friendly Schools certifications
Two Clark County Public Schools have been recognized for their commitment to family engagement: Baker Intermediate School and Conkwright Elementary School have been certified as Family Friendly Schools by the Prichard Committee.
Growing Together Preschool earns Family Friendly Early Care and Education certification
Denise Menshouse My name is Denise Menshouse and I am the executive director at Growing Together Preschool. We are a private, non-profit childcare agency striving to provide quality care for children and their families from birth to five, with and without disabilities. We are a 5 STAR and NAEYC accredited center and learned about the Family Friendly Early [...]
Giving thanks this November
November is often considered as a month of thankfulness. With Thanksgiving and the official start of the holiday season, November is a good time to remember all of the positive things that have happened in our lives.