The Kentucky School for the Blind (KSB) is calling for nominations for the Paul J. Langan Distinguished Service Award. This prestigious award was established in 1992 and is dedicated to former Superintendent Paul J. Langan (1945-56) in recognition of his outstanding service and constructive leadership. His innovative approach to education established the foundation for continued improvement of the education of [...]
A new free resource is now available to schools and districts that offers guidance on the effective implementation of the K-3 Program Review. In collaboration with KET, the Kentucky Department of Education has created three online modules have been developed with video examples illustrating practices in Kentucky K-3 programs that support the standards, demonstrators and characteristics found in the K-3 Program Review. The [...]
Grant helps teachers bring in those who live art to share art with students.
The Kentucky Council on Economic Education, in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis-Louisville Branch, Indiana Council on Economic Education and the Kentucky Department of Education, is sponsoring the annual Life Fundamental$ Summit, Teaching Dollars and Sense, a summer professional learning opportunity. The summit is designed for K-12 teachers of economics, consumerism and personal finance with tracks for [...]
Sean Horne From enhanced scholastic opportunities to a diverse array of sports teams and student clubs, in the Russell Independent school district, ALL students are encouraged to take risks and step outside of their comfort zone to stretch their academic, athletic, and personal identities. Russell Independent is revered for its achievements throughout the years, but the district also [...]
A call for proposals is currently underway for educator presentations at the 2014 Kentucky History Education Conference, which will be held July 10 at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History in Frankfort. This year’s conference will be based around the 2014-15 National History Day theme; Leadership and Legacy in History. Educators who may have innovative classroom practices (especially [...]
The Kentucky Association of School Councils has planned a variety of summer academies to equip educators with the tools they need to succeed. Academies will be held in Lexington, Corbin, Bowling Green, at the Jenny Wiley State Resort Park and at Mason County Middle School. Offerings include: Teacher Professional Growth and Effectiveness System (PGES) Implementation Tools – This session will [...]
Four nationally known storytellers will share the stage during a storytelling festival at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park on April 11. The program includes storytelling sessions, a wildlife program, tour of Cumberland Falls and frontier history. Cost is $3 per student. Chaperones and teachers are free. Vendors also will be demonstrating and selling traditional and Kentucky Made crafts all around the [...]
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 Students who were sophomores participating in Kentucky’s first Operation Preparation back in 2012 will be graduating high school in a few months. Two of [...]
Educators wanting to improve student learning, achievement or district operations need to check out the Kentucky Department of Education’s Best Practices website. It is designed as a clearinghouse for best and promising practices that motivate, engage and provide measurable results in student learning, achievement and school/district processes – any aspect of a school system that can impact student outcomes through [...]