One goal, many alternatives
Four first-time alternative education Best Practice Sites share many similarities despite different missions and students.
World language focus of U.S. Department of Education visit
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Tony Miller spent time in Lexington last week as part of a national tour aimed at highlighting notable school programs. Miller visited Picadome Elementary School, where he watched a Japanese language class and praised the Fayette County Schools for offering Spanish, Chinese and Japanese instruction in all grades. The visit was part of the 2012 Education [...]
AP participation, high scores rise
The number of Kentucky public high school students taking Advanced Placement (AP) examinations and scoring at high levels continues to rise, according to data released this week by the College Board.
Ashland Inc. Teacher Achievement Award winners announced
The Kentucky Department of Education and Ashland Inc. have selected 24 outstanding Kentucky educators as recipients of the 2013 Ashland Inc. Teacher Achievement Awards (TAA). These teachers qualify to compete for the 2013 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Award, which will be announced next month. The 24 winning teachers, listed by school district, are: Clay County – Joyce Ellen Bowling, [...]
Privett looks to continue strengthening P-20 collaboration in Kentucky
Last week, Kentucky Teacher introduced newly-appointed Kentucky Board of Education member Leonel (Leo) Calderón. This week, we turn out attention to the second board appointment made by Gov. Steve Beshear this summer, Nawanna Privett – a 42-year educator from Lexington who represents Supreme Court District 5 on the board.
Music software makes band practice ‘like playing a video game’
Warren County band teachers find a way to make playing scales cool.
Teachers are about making opportunities and destinations
In August, Kentucky Teacher of the Year and Boone County High School teacher Kimberly Shearer was invited to speak to the new teachers in her district. The following is the text of her speech: So, I’ve done a lot of traveling this year. As part of my Teacher of the Year experience, I’ve visited Texas, Washington D.C., Georgia [...]
Calderón believes all students can succeed
Gov. Steve Beshear appointed two members – Leonel (Leo) Calderón of Edgewood, Ky., and Nawanna Privitt of Lexington – to the Kentucky Board of Education this summer. To give educators throughout the state the opportunity to learn more about the men and women who serve on the board, Kentucky Teacher posed a series of questions to each of [...]
Parent has students taking a bow
One parent’s solo vision has Rowan County’s string program in harmony.
National award-winning math, science teachers credit their influences
Top Kentucky teachers recognized for their science and mathematics instruction.