Anderson County teacher donates car to Mayfield tornado survivor
Anderson County High School science teacher Sharon Sutherland drove four hours to donate her a car to a survivor of the December tornadoes in western Kentucky.
Knott County native Brent Hoover focuses on unfinished learning as superintendent
Knott County Superintendent Brent Hoover believes school and community go hand in hand and losing his friend and colleague, previous Superintendent Kim King, underscored that belief.
Servant leadership guides Jim Masters as new Henry County superintendent
Jim Masters started on Sept. 15, 2021 as the new Henry County superintendent after previously serving as the director of k-12 curriculum and instruction in Franklin County. Masters plans to focus on improving student learning and building relationships with students and staff.
17-year educator inspires others to pursue National Board certification
Noraa Ransey, a NBCT teacher at North Calloway Elementary School (Calloway County) was awarded the KY NBCT Champion Award during a virtual ceremony on Feb. 10.
Kentucky bus driver shortage prompts ‘all-hands-on-deck’ approach
The on-going bus driver shortage is pushing districts to get creative with their logistics to solve their current need for drivers.
New Hancock County superintendent Robert Asberry making student learning his focus
Robert Asberry started on a new career path July 1 as the Hancock County superintendent. He succeeds Kyle Estes, who stepped down as superintendent after nine years of service.
Shelby County’s Local Laboratory of Learning focuses on making schools the hub of the community
Shelby County’s Local Laboratory of Learning met on Dec. 2 at Southside Elementary School to begin thinking about what accountability and assessment could look like for Shelby County students.
6-year-old blinded by gun violence finds community in KSB and Future Healers
Four days before Christmas in December 2020, Cacy Roberts and her sons, Malakai and Kameron, were sleeping in their bed when someone shot several bullets into their Fayette County home. Malakai, now 6-years-old, was taken to the University of Kentucky Hospital to be treated for injuries to his head. A bullet missed his brain by two centimeters and rendered him permanently blind. He also has difficulty with his sense of smell and his ability to taste food like his favorite, cheese pizza.
Community collaboration is the focus of Nelson County Schools during tour with Commissioner Jason E. Glass
Commissioner of Education Jason E. Glass, center, speaks to students Dakota Overall, left, and Sydnie DeWeese at Old Kentucky Home Middle School during his tour of Nelson County Schools on Nov. 18. Glass’ tour included stops at the Samuel’s Field Airport and the Guthrie Opportunity Center.Photo by Audrie Lamb, Nov. 18, 2021 Kentucky’s Commissioner of Education Jason E. [...]
Green County Distinguished Young Woman Anna Coffey learned to weld to help on family farm
Anna Coffey, who has joined the Distinguished Young Women (DYW) Class of 2022 to qualify for the state program and a chance to compete nationally, is not your typical young woman.
