Wolf Creek fish hatchery to host two environmental education workshops
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will host back-to-back environmental education workshops July 13 at Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery near Jamestown.
‘Human capital’ can help districts maximize technology
As more technology is put into students’ hands, efforts are underway to urge districts to ensure that teachers know how to use it in their classrooms.
KDE seeks reviewers for science instruction materials
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is seeking applicants for the 2017-18 school year to review nonbasal instructional materials that support science instruction.
Paleontological Research Institution offers climate change guide
The Paleontological Research Institution is offering a guide to climate change for teachers as a free download.
History education conference registration open
Registration is open for the Kentucky Historical Society’s 2017 Kentucky History Education Conference for K-12 educators July 13-14 at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History in Frankfort.
Free workshops provide certified fishing instruction
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is offering free one-day workshops that will provide certified fishing instruction for educators.
KDE encouraging students to take part in summer reading programs
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) and the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives are encouraging students to participate in the state’s 2017 summer reading programs. This year’s theme is, “Build a Better World,” and it focuses on STEM activities.
UK offers mastery learning institute
The University of Kentucky College of Education is offering a summer learning institute on implementing mastery learning June 27-28 at NorthEast Christian Church in Lexington.
New accountability system nearing completion
Thousands of Kentuckians have had a say in the new system designed to make it easier for residents to see progress being made in the Commonwealth’s classrooms.
Award-winning teachers drawn to classroom
Belinda Furman of Grant County was named the 2018 Elementary School Teacher of the Year and Jennifer Meo-Sexton was named the 2018 Middle School Teacher of the Year.