Revised reading and writing, math standards documents available
After undergoing a rigorous revision process that began in 2017, revised standards for reading and writing and mathematics have been adopted into law.
Clements award recognizes high school history, civics teachers
Applications are now being accepted for the Earle C. Clements Innovation in Education Award for Civics and History Teachers, which recognizes promising and innovative Kentucky high school history or civics teachers.
KDE launches new professional learning website
The Kentucky Department of Education has launched a new Professional Learning Bulletin Board website, which gives educators information regarding professional development providers and programs.
Nominate a biology teacher for outstanding teacher award
Nominations are open for the National Association of Biology Teachers’ (NABT) 2018 Outstanding Biology Teacher Award for Kentucky.
Honor an educator through UK recognition program
The University of Kentucky College of Education hosts the Teachers Who Made a Difference program to give people the opportunity to honor educators who challenged, supported and inspired them.
Fellowship offers government, history teachers funds for master’s degree
The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation offers secondary-level teachers of government and history up to $24,000 to complete a master’s degree in fields related to the U.S. Constitution.
USED offers fellowship program for educators
Applications are open for the U.S. Department of Education’s (USED) 2018-19 School Ambassador Fellowship program. The program is designed to improve education for students by involving educators in the development and implementation of national education policy. The department is looking for outstanding teachers, principals, counselors, librarians and any other school-based professionals that interact daily with students and teachers.
KDE aiding the fight against human trafficking
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. This rapidly growing crime impacts children in our state; however, because trafficking typically takes place on the fringes of society, many are unaware of its existence. The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) now offers a human trafficking website with more information about this issue and how it affects our students and families.
Education Career Fair connects districts, potential teachers
The Education Career Fair, formerly known as the Kentucky Teacher Network Career Fair, will be March 27 in the Woodford Reserve Club at Kroger Field on the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington.
KDE forming Counselor Advisory Council
Applications are open for the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE) Counselor Advisory Council, a group of about 25 practicing counselor leaders that is being formed to provide the commissioner of education with direct input from counselors in Kentucky public schools.