Down to a (computer) science
Unique program brings computer science curriculum to Lee County High.
Support and advance
Monitoring program, support team helping students take ownership of education.
Kentucky Academy of Science celebrates centennial
The Kentucky Academy of Science celebrates 100 years at its centennial meeting, Nov. 14-16, at the Lexington Convention Center. There will be plenary lectures, hundreds of scientific papers and posters from Kentucky scientists; an awards banquet and centennial celebration; and field trips on Nov. 16. To participate or present your latest research, sign on as a sponsor or exhibitor, or [...]
National Dropout Prevention Conference set for Nov. 2-5
The 26th annual National Dropout Prevention Network Conference will be held Nov. 2-5 in Louisville. This year’s theme, On Track for Success: Each Student College and Career Ready, will challenge conference participants to look for new and effective methods to motivate students in at-risk situations to successfully graduate from high school and be college- and career-ready. See the National Dropout [...]
Blue Ribbon school making the most of its diversity
Glendover Elementary holds all students accountable to high expectations.
Input sought on aquatic invasive species guidelines
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is charged with regulating the importation and interstate transport of certain aquatic invasive species that have been determined to be injurious. A committee has developed guidelines that would help to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species through the disposal of unwanted live educational specimens (animals, plants, and microorganisms) into local waters and municipal [...]
Kentucky History Education Conference adds sessions
The Kentucky History Education Conference has added sessions to its schedule. This year’s conference will be at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History in Frankfort on Thursday, July 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) has lined up some of Kentucky's premier historians to lead historical content sessions focused on this year’s topic, [...]
Superintendents’ Spotlight: Glen Murphy, Cumberland County
Glen Murphy The mission of the Cumberland County school district is “Success – Every Student, Everyday.” With the development of this mission statement came many changes to Cumberland County. Cumberland County High School has developed a data room in which teachers meet and discuss each student’s progress by looking at a card with the student’s name and picture on [...]
PTA leadership convention scheduled for July 18-19
The Kentucky PTA is holding its annual convention July 18-19 at Fort Knox. Kentucky PTA/PTSA organizations have teacher and parent representation, and there are several sessions that educators can benefit from attending. Work sessions include: Using technology in your PTA Individual Learning Plan Financial and legal requirements Diversity School Based Decision Making councils Supporting students as education policy partners There are [...]
Corbin Independent educator participates in U.S. Senate briefing
Karen West Corbin Independent School District educator Karen West participated in a briefing for the United States Senate in Washington, D.C., on May 22. She was part of a three-person panel who shared research, results, and programming information regarding the benefits of expanded school time during afterschool and summer programs in the public school setting. West is an [...]