Franklin County CTC looking to lead state in secondary Career and Technical Education
High interest from students created need for new facility and expanded programs.
Public school civil rights data available
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently released the first comprehensive look at civil rights data from every public school in the country in nearly 15 years. The Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) from the 2011-12 school year was announced by U.S. Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan and U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder at J.O. [...]
Momentum is growing for teacher leadership
Holly Bloodworth Leadership can take many forms. It can be take charge or by example. It can be a position or an attitude. It can be a mission or by default. Leadership is essential to any endeavor. It is critical for success. Leadership is vital for improvement and growth, and it is there for the taking. If there [...]
Nominations open for 2015 Kentucky Teacher Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2015 Kentucky Teacher Awards, sponsored by the Kentucky Department of Education and Ashland Inc. Nominations may be submitted electronically by visiting the 2015 Kentucky Teacher of the Year website at kentuckytoy.com. The deadline for nominations is May 15. Any full-time public school teacher in the state with at least three years of experience is [...]
County profiles present snapshot of early childhood status
The Governor’s Office of Early Childhood (GOEC) released county-specific early childhood data profiles today aimed at highlighting barriers to school readiness. For the first time, these data profiles provide fuller data about every county in the state, thanks to results from a new kindergarten screener used in every school district last fall. The Early Childhood Profiles, produced by the Kentucky [...]
March event targets student preparation
In 2012, Kentucky Education Commissioner Terry Holliday talked with sophomore Alex Kearns about his future college and career plans during Operation Preparation at Gallatin County High School. Photo by Amy Wallot, March 15, 2012 This month, thousands of Kentucky students will be getting advice on what they can do academically to prepare for college or career as part [...]
Students, teachers making a ‘Habit’ of leadership
The Leader in Me is helping student and educators put The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People into practice in their classrooms and lives.
Three outstanding educators join Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame
Three outstanding educators with a combined experience of more than 100 years were inducted into Gov. Louie B. Nunn Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame this month.
Student results hold steady on PLAN and EXPLORE tests
Overall student performance on EXPLORE and PLAN tests remained relatively unchanged in 2013, according to data released today by the Kentucky Department of Education. The assessments, precursors to the ACT college entrance exam given to all public high school juniors in the state, test knowledge in English, mathematics, reading and science. “We saw some minor shifts up and down in [...]
Lessons for new teachers
Joanna Howerton Stevens As the second semester begins, many schools are welcoming student teachers. Four years ago, I was getting ready to embark on my own student teaching experience. I had survived the stress of papers, exams, projects, and observations to prepare me for this moment. I was consumed with nerves and anxiety, ready to start the final [...]