U.S. Census Bureau providing free school resources about statistics
Preparations are underway for the 2020 U.S. Census, and the U.S. Census Bureau is providing free resources to schools through its Statistics in Schools (SIS) program.
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.
Applications open for two K-12 meteorological summer workshops
Enhance your knowledge of Earth system science and earn three tuition-free graduate credits from California University of Pennsylvania through the Project ATMOSPHERE or the Maury Project summer workshops.
Pike County water research team to travel to India to present research
A team of students from Belfry High School (Pike County) will travel to Kolkata, India, in June to present their research on groundwater quality in Pike County.
How books can provide help for the hurting
Teresa Rogers By Teresa Rogers teresa.rogers@education.ky.gov According to the 2015 Kentucky Behavioral Risk Factor Survey, more than half (59 percent) of Kentucky residents have experienced at least one Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE). Of those that have experienced at least one ACE, 64 percent have experienced two or more of these events. ACEs include child abuse, which includes sexual, [...]
Professional learning webinar on climate education scheduled
The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) will host a professional learning webinar by the Sustainability and Livelihood Research Organization on climate education at 10 a.m. ET Feb. 21.
Simple ways families can enhance their child’s phonological awareness
It’s never too early to start children on their paths to reading success.
Kentucky NEED Project to hold Energy Education Workshop
Registration is open for the Kentucky NEED Project Energy Education Workshop, a free professional learning opportunity for teachers March 15 at the International Bluegrass Music Museum in Owensboro.
Fall library conference seeking session proposals
The 2018 Kentucky Library Association/Kentucky Association of School Librarians Conference will be Sept. 19-22 at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville.
CTE students heading to the capitol for Student Leadership Day
On Feb. 13, approximately 250 career and technical education students from across the state will descend on the Kentucky State Capitol for Student Leadership Day.