The Kentucky State Fair, August 14-24, has a great way for teachers and students to kick-off the 2014-15 school year. The KSF Education Program is presenting the following thematic exhibitions: Kentucky Pioneer Homestead, War of 1812 Bicentennial and Civil War Sesquicentennial and the return of Discovery Farm sponsored by the Kentucky Pork Producers. There are several additional educational opportunities that are being [...]
Students at Blue Ribbon School learn how to give back and grow as leaders.
The Kentucky Education Action Team (KEAT), which includes organizations promoting K-12 education, is praising Gov. Steve Beshear and the 138 members of the General Assembly for increasing support for public schools during the 2014 legislative session. In addition, the KEAT organizations got a pat on the back from two of the state’s top education leaders. KEAT representatives co-signed at letter to [...]
Keith Davis The Bullitt County school district is anything but a normal school district. Bullitt County is fortunate to have a group of educational leaders and teachers in this district who are never satisfied with the status quo. It has become a part of the district’s culture over the last several years to be constantly vigilant for a [...]
“Hands on Learning” is the theme for the 2014 Gateways to Independence, a professional learning opportunity for Kentucky teachers, orientation and mobility specialists and other service providers who work with students who are blind and visually impaired. It will be held July 21-23 on the Kentucky School for the Blind campus in Louisville. Gateways registration is due by June 1. A [...]
MetaMetrics is offering the Summer Math Challenge, a free six-week, e-mail-based, mathematics skills program based on the Common Core State Standards for students who have finished grades 2-5. The program is designed to help students retain mathematics skills learned during the previous school year. It runs June 23 – Aug. 1. Teachers may find this a beneficial resource to share [...]
Interested in a deep, entertaining exploration of literacy? Join KET education staff as they guide you through the Inspiring Middle School Literacy collection and other literacy topics during a professional learning experience on Thursday, June 12 from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. ET at the KET studios in Lexington During this time explore Inspiring Middle School Literacy, a collection made up of [...]
The Kentucky Association of School Councils is offering a variety of toolkits to provide the resources you need for quality professional learning with follow-up experiences and materials in every kit. Many include delivery guides for their popular training sessions and allow you to customize the sessions to meet the needs of your staff. Whether you have 1 hour, 3 hours [...]
Entries are being accepted for the Kentucky Youth Storytelling competition open to youth ages 8-17. Entry deadline is June 1. Entrants must submit a seven to 11-minute story on DVD. Winners will receive $100; a plaque designating them as a Kentucky Torchbearer; one year free membership in Kentucky Storytelling Association; recognition and an opportunity to tell on stage at the [...]
Students who are actively engaged in their classrooms have greater learning gains than students who “opt-out” or do not participate at all. Student engagement is an ongoing challenge for teachers. Engaging Students Using Participation Techniques, presented by the Partnership Institute for Math and Science Education Reform (PIMSER) will be held June 19-20 in Lexington. In this two-day session, K-12 teachers [...]