Taylor’s ‘Coach P’ recognized for innovation in teaching history, civics
Taylor County teacher Tim Peterson has long been using innovative ways to introduce his students to the world.
Teachers can study medieval history in London, Dublin
Teachers are invited to study the myths and reality of medieval history in London and Dublin as part of a course led by Eastern Kentucky University professor Cynthia Resor during the winter term. “Medieval Civilization: Modern Myths and Historical Reality,” a three-hour upper division or graduate level class from Dec. 26-Jan. 8, will compare modern conceptions to the reality of [...]
Kentucky NEED Project workshops scheduled
The Kentucky NEED Project has scheduled 13 free workshops for teachers on energy education for this fall across Kentucky. The Kentucky NEED Project is the state program of the National Energy Education Development, which focuses on K-12 energy education. Its workshops include grade-level appropriate energy activities and curricula that support the Kentucky Academic Standards in science and other disciplines, as [...]
Open Source High opens first video contest of year
Open Source High has launched its first student video contests of the new school year. Cash prizes will be awarded for the top videos in science, history and mathematics. Videos are limited to two minutes and may be on any topic within the three subject areas. Public voting will determine the winners. The deadline is Sept. 20; other contests will [...]
High schools in Breathitt, Owsley honored by CFES
Two Kentucky high schools are among the 33 named as Schools of Distinction by College for Every Student (CFES). Breathitt County and Owsley County high schools received the award, which recognizes schools nationally that have exemplary programs incorporating the three CFES core practices: mentoring, leadership through service and pathways to college. These schools provide intensive exposure to the three practices [...]
KDE statewide student council accepting applications
Applications are being accepted for the Next-Generation Student Council, which meets with the commissioner of education and Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) staff to discuss how decisions made at the state level are affecting students. The commissioner created the council to gain valuable feedback from Kentucky students and to engage student leaders in learning by doing. Participants in the year-long [...]
Livingston middle school recognized for making wellness a priority
The school’s principal said it has resulted in not only healthier students, but also a stronger school.
Kentucky World Language Association conference set
Registration is open for the Kentucky World Language Association’s annual conference Sept. 24-26 at the Ramada Plaza Louisville Hotel and Conference Center in Louisville. The conference will include professional development sessions and keynote speaker Nicole Naditz, the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages’ 2015 Teacher of the Year. Click here for more information.
Macy’s offering grants toward productions of musical
Macy’s is offering $1,000 grants to 100 eligible schools and organizations to support their productions of “Yes, Virginia The Musical.” The program is open to high school groups and nonprofit community organizations for the first time this year. Interested schools can access a digital tool kit at yesvirginiamusical.com that contains the royalty-free script and score, as well as production reference [...]
PIMSER offers ACT Boot Camp for Science Teachers
The University of Kentucky’s Partnership Institute for Math and Science Education (PIMSER) will offer an ACT Boot Camp for Science Teachers Sept. 29-30 at the UK/Lexmark Center for Innovation in Math and Science Education in Lexington. The workshop is open to teachers in grades 9-12. Participants will practice strategies for accessing complex tests, analyzing data and opposing arguments, develop tasks [...]
