National Board Certification success an act of Providence
National Board Certified Teachers can make a big impact at alternative schools.
National Board Certified Teachers can make a big impact at alternative schools.
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A new report identified how Kentucky can improve digital learning in schools.
Science teacher finds viable resources in thrift stores.
By Amy Wallot amy.wallot@education.ky.gov When I was in school you weren’t allowed to have a pager, or beeper as we called it, with you in class. Then you couldn’t have a cell phone. Now some schools are encouraging students to bring their phones as part of bring-your-own-device programs. Devin wasn’t breaking any rules here. He was checking his phone after [...]
This was the first time I visited a class studying history from my lifetime. It was weird, and it was sad. I was almost in tears by the time the class ended. The students were listening with interest, but 9/11 has always been a part of their lives. It wasn’t always a part of mine.
By Amy Wallot amy.wallot@education.ky.gov The Kentucky State Fair is a fun way to see students putting their agricultural knowledge to use. And the best part of the state fair…LUNCH! Yes, that is a KrispyCreme hamburger. And yes, it was delicious. Calloway County High School freshman Logan Palmer plays the banjo while Calloway County High senior Jacob Reynolds, George Rogers Clark [...]
By Amy Wallot amy.wallot@education.ky.gov During the summer I’ll venture out looking for students enjoying summer break. It was very hot this day, so I headed to a rope swing I know of in Franklin County. Luckily, a family from Owen County was there cooling off. They were having a great time and didn’t mind me taking some pictures. [...]
By Amy Wallot amy.wallot@education.ky.gov I headed to Northern Kentucky to check out another outdoor graduation ceremony. I got there early to scope it out, and it looked beautiful. A stage and chairs were set up on the football field to accommodate the small graduating class and its guests. But before the ceremony even started the sun turned into rain, and [...]
Operation Preparation helps students plan for the future.