SAC discusses novice reduction, graduation requirements
At its May 1 meeting, the Superintendents’ Advisory Council discussed ways that districts can reduce the number of novice students in their schools.
2019 STLP State Championship brings 12,000 students to Lexington
Nearly 12,000 K-12 students from across the state showed judges what they can do with technology in arts and STEM at the 2019 Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP) State Championship April 18 in Rupp Arena.
KSB students enjoy Easter fun with an accessible egg hunt
Hunting eggs has long been a staple for children around Easter. However, children with visual impairments can miss out on the fun. The Kentucky School for the Blind has found a way to get their students involved in the Easter tradition by hosting an accessible egg hunt.
Student Advisory Council discusses mental health, teacher quality
The Kentucky Department of Education’s Commissioner’s Student Council met March 20 to discuss student mental health and Kentucky’s need for high-quality teachers.
Graves County graduate finding success with machine tooling
Leo Guevara, a 2018 graduate of Graves County High School, has found his calling in machine tooling.
Straub Elementary donating shoes to Haiti
In what began as a discussion on helping the environment during Dr. Seuss Week, Amanda White’s 1st-grade class at Straub Elementary (Mason County) came up with the idea of collecting shoes to donate to Haiti.
Kentucky’s future educators continue to grow through Educators Rising
The Educators Rising curriculum, which can be offered through the Teaching and Learning pathway, gives students that are interested in education a hands-on teaching experience, sustains their interest in the profession and helps them develop the skills they need to be successful educators.