Floyd County’s Chandra Varia named 2023 Kentucky School Board Member of the Year
Dr. Chandra Varia has been a member of the Floyd County school board since 2001.
KDE, CPE using ESSER funding to help high school graduates transition to postsecondary life
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Career and Technical Education (OCTE) and the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) are working together to support high school graduates as they transition to postsecondary life.
Kentucky School for the Blind summer work program kicks off 2023 season
Summer jobs have been giving students an opportunity to gain valuable life experiences since the word “teenager” was coined. The Kentucky School for the Blind (KSB) launched its summer work program in 1994 to give blind and visually impaired students the same kind of opportunities.
ESSER funding brings new science program to Bourbon County elementary schools
When Bourbon County elementary school students return to their classrooms this fall, they will notice a new science program that will inspire their curiosity and foster a deep understanding of scientific principles through hands-on experimentation. The district has launched a new partnership with Discovery Education which will allow teachers to integrate the company’s suite of innovative digital resources into instruction to create dynamic learning environments that more deeply engage students in science.
Portable weather station for pilots wins Atherton High School students STLP prize
A portable weather station to help pilots won Atherton High School students the Best Technical Project in Kentucky Award at the 2023 Kentucky Student Technology Leadership Program state championship. The STLP championship was held on April 19 at Central Bank Center in Lexington.
Student at Hopkinsville High School becomes first in his family to graduate
As DeMichael Hall walked across the stage to accept his diploma, the crowd at Hopkinsville High School cheered and screamed his name. Several teachers cried.
Innovative Teacher Cohort brings deeper learning to life across Kentucky
Educators in the pilot Innovative Teacher Cohort crafted innovative experiences that connect to the three big ideas of the United We Learn vision—creating vibrant learning experiences, accelerating innovation and building a bold new future with communities.
Ashland Independent students create new way to keep Kentucky classrooms safe
A team of students from Ashland Middle School (Ashland Independent) will be heading to Philadelphia in June to present their prototype for a school safety device at the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference.
Whitley County High School junior selected to be next student member of the Kentucky Board of Education
Ronald (R.J.) Osborne, a junior from Whitley County High School, will be the next student to join the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) as a non-voting member.
Christian County’s Alissa Riley looks to bring diverse experiences to Kentucky Board of Education
Alissa Riley, an educator in the Christian County Public Schools system for more than 15 years, is the new teacher representative on the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE). She will serve in this non-voting position from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.