When failure leads to success
‘If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again’ goes beyond experimentation in Kentucky schools.
Oldham County teachers receives consumer science award
Ashley Webb, a family and consumer sciences teacher at South Oldham High School (Oldham County) recently was honored with the New Professional Award from the National Association Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences (NATFCS). The annual winner is selected from a pool of candidates who have five years of teaching experience or less. Webb teaches Life Skills and Advanced Foods [...]
2013-14 National History Day underway
The 2013-14 National History Day year has kicked off and guides teachers in engaging students with history by allowing them to choose topics about technology; art, scientific, military, political and religious history; and almost anything else that sparks curiosity – provided it works with the current theme of “Rights and Responsibilities in History.” Not only does it encourage deeper engagement [...]
Science Teachers Association annual meeting
The Kentucky Science Teachers Association’s (KSTA) Annual Meeting will be Oct. 30 – Nov. 3. The deadline for a KSTA rate is Oct. 7. Click here to register or call toll-free (800) 233-1234 and ask for KSTA room rates. Early bird conference rate deadline is Oct. 17, saving $25. Go to http://www.ksta.orgfor Conference/Events and scroll to Conference Schedule for sessions. [...]
High schools to serve as community hubs for others
Franklin-Simpson, Pulaski County High have improved and will now help others do the same.
Two new members join SCAAC
Gov. Steve Beshear recently appointed two new members to the School Curriculum, Assessment and Accountability Council to serve for terms expiring April 30, 2014: The new members include: Jinger D. Carter, of Sturgis, is director of accountability and assessment for Henderson County Schools. She represents assessment coordinators. The appointment replaces Franklin B. Thomas, who has resigned. William A. Owens, of Beattyville, is [...]
Full STEAM ahead
STEAM students are on the fast track to college- and career-readiness.
KYSPRA Conference set for Nov. 7-8
The Kentucky School Public Relations Association (KYSPRA) 2013 Fall Conference, “Communication: A Team Effort," will be held Nov. 7-8 in Bowling Green, will and focus on the role of school communications as part of a district team and the community at large. Sessions are for individuals with communication roles and responsibilities, whether as a full-time role or as one of [...]
North American International Livestock Exposition field trips
The North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) Education Program invites teachers and their students to take a field trip to the world’s largest purebred livestock show. Students will have up-close experiences with many kinds of farm animals and they’ll learn about the importance of agriculture in our daily lives. There are opportunities to see different animal species on different days – [...]
Kindergarten screener goes from pilot to full flight
Teacher who didn’t get to pilot readiness screener excited to see its effect on her students.