WKU to host Journalism Scholars Day
The Western Kentucky University (WKU) School of Journalism and Broadcasting will host its Journalism Scholars Day Nov. 17 in the Mass Media and Technology Hall on the WKU campus in Bowling Green.
Fifth Third Bank launches free financial education program
Fifth Third Bank is launching Finance Academy, a new financial and entrepreneurship education program that offers free interactive online financial education for high school students throughout its 10-state footprint, which includes Kentucky.
Fayette psychologist earns statewide award
Diann Shuffett Ashcraft, a psychologist with the Fayette County schools, has been named School Psychologist of the Year by the Kentucky Association for Psychology in the Schools (KAPS). She also was one of five contenders to receive a Best Practice Award during the KAPS conference Oct. 13 in Louisville.
GSA summer program, ArtShops accepting applications
Applications are being accepted for The Kentucky Center Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA) summer program auditions and GSA ArtShops.
KDE equity labs focus on equitable access
The Kentucky Department of Education’s Division of Next Generation Professionals will offer equity labs to school and district leaders during November at four locations across Kentucky.
Green Dot marks the spot for safer schools
A proactive violence prevention program is empowering students to keep their schools safe.
Workshops on environmental education curricula available
The Kentucky Association for Environmental Education (KAEE) is offering several workshops this fall, including professional learning opportunities in which educators can become certified in Project Learning Tree, Project WET, Project WILD and other curricula.
OVEC hosts summit on early childhood education
Educators and others are invited to the Kentucky Leads the Nation Summit on Innovations in Early Childhood, which is scheduled for Oct. 20 at the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville.
Counselors become too valuable to lose
Most of the college and career readiness counselors hired in 22 districts through a federal grant are still in place, even though the grant has ended.
Nominations open for gifted education awards
The Kentucky Association for Gifted Education is accepting nominations for its awards programs.