The Kentucky Department of Education and the Kentucky Center for Mathematics are offering the Middle School Mathematics Summer Institute for middle school mathematics teachers, special educators, intervention teachers and instructional coaches June 13-15 at the University of Louisville. The institute includes two free professional learning opportunities for middle school educators – both featuring master teacher Anne Burgunder – that are [...]
April is National School Library Month, so now is the perfect time to share your appreciation for school librarians and the impact they have on student success.
The Kentucky Association for Environmental Education is seeking proposals for its annual conference Sept. 7-9 at Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park in Gilbertsville. Submissions for concurrent sessions or posters must be reflective of at least one of these strands: Connecting to nature Skills and professional development for organizations Technology and innovation in environmental education Problem-solving and partnerships The submission [...]
The Kentucky Reading Association is seeking proposals for its annual conference Oct. 26-28 at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville. The conference theme is, “Open the World of Literacy: Uncover Endless Treasures.” Proposals may be for content relevant to the K-12 general literacy strands or the newly developing early childhood strand and Read to Achieve educators. The submission deadline is [...]
Applications are being accepted for the 2017 White House History Teacher Institute, scheduled for July 17-21 in Washington, D.C. The workshop allows educators to discover the history behind the White House and explore how stories from the building can be used to enhance social studies classrooms. The institute is open to all middle school and high school educators, including library media [...]
Over the course of time, engineering and technology have influenced our world socially, economically, politically and culturally. From the invention of the wheel to the many complex technological inventions and advancements of today, the intertwined relationship between engineering, technology and the rest of society is undeniable.
Washington County science teachers work to improve instruction and assessment across the state and nation with formative assessment practices.
Register now for the 2nd annual Arts Education Summit, scheduled for June 14-15 at the Galt House in Louisville.
Andrew Perry and his daughter Alexandria, a 7th-grade student at Maurice Bowling Middle School (Owen County) work on the Leader in Me mosaic created by students and family members during a family night at the school.Submitted photo by Anderson Sunda By Anderson C. Sunda anderson.sunda@owen.kyschools.us “Set your course by the stars, not by the lights of every passing [...]
Kathy Shelton, world language education program specialist at the Ohio Department of Education, shares how backward planning can help teachers implement a proficiency-based curriculum.