Ten outstanding teachers from across the state — three elementary, three middle and four high school teachers — are semifinalists for the 2014 Kentucky Teacher of the Year award. Winners of the Elementary, Middle and High School Teacher of the Year awards, in addition to the overall 2014 Kentucky Teacher of the Year, will be announced at a ceremony in [...]
More Kentucky students are taking Advanced Placement (AP) tests and scoring higher according to data released from the College Board. Since 2008, the number of Kentucky public high school students taking AP examinations has nearly doubled and the number of tests with a qualifying score of 3, 4, or 5, has increased by 100 percent. The most exams were given [...]
Seven Schools to Watch excel at getting students college- and career-ready.
Ten Kentucky public schools have been recognized for the teaching conditions, school safety and student achievement in their buildings.
The Kentucky Department of Education has recognized 11 schools and districts for identifying and sharing best practices through the department’s Best Practices website.
A Jefferson County teacher uses hands-on instruction to garner the state History Teacher of the Year award.
Heidi Givens Throughout my time writing for Kentucky Teacher, I have tried to provide awareness about deafness and the education of students who are deaf and hard of hearing. I have done my best to give voice to this unique group of students and the community and culture they represent. With September 22-29 being National Deaf Awareness Week, I deem [...]
The Kentucky Department of Education and Ashland Inc. have selected 24 outstanding Kentucky educators as recipients of the 2014 Ashland Inc. Teacher Achievement Awards (TAA). These teachers qualify to compete for the 2014 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Award, which will be announced next month. The 24 winning teachers, listed by school district, are: Bracken County – Robin Rath-Fultz, Taylor [...]
The U. S. Department of Education (USED) has named five Kentucky public schools as 2013 National Blue Ribbon Schools, based on their overall academic excellence or their progress in improving student academic achievement. The five Kentucky schools are: Auburn Elementary, Logan County Beechwood High School, Beechwood Ind. Glendover Elementary, Fayette County Mann Elementary, Boone County Star Elementary, Carter County The [...]
In a question-and-answer session, KDE Chief of Staff Tommy Floyd talks about his influences and desire to support districts.