Equity and educator diversity in Kentucky
For the past several months, the Kentucky Department of Education has focused on developing a strategic plan to increase the number of diverse educators in Kentucky.
Ongoing professional learning opportunities in mathematics
As you prepare to start to new calendar year, here on some professional learning opportunities.
Catch these 2017 spring mathematics conferences
Although it seems as though we just started the new year, it’s not too early to plan for participating in spring mathematics conferences. Here are a few to keep your eyes on.
Presentation on UK horticulture science track offered
Rebecca von Groote, the academic coordinator for the University of Kentucky’s horticulture, plant and soil science degree, offers a presentation on the crop, soil and horticulture science track that is an option for students who express an interest in research-based STEM careers. Von Groote’s presentation discusses the major, highlights some of the faculty’s recent and diverse research efforts and talks [...]
The gift of a good book
The Kentucky Department of Education's Veda McClain shares how she developed her love of reading and how she tries to instill it in others.
Making math exciting and relevant in 2017
It can be difficult to articulate how mathematical thinking applies to the real world, but we know that igniting a passion for math can create incredible future opportunities for our students with high-income STEM job growth on the rise.
Math matters question of the month
Share your thoughts about January's math question with The Kentucky Department of Education mathematics consultants.
Student poetry sought for contest
The Kentucky State Poetry Society is accepting submissions of student-authored poems for its 2017 Student Poetry Contest.
A ‘Wonder’-ful one-book success
Daviess County's Elizabeth Muster shares how the One School, One Book program benefited her school through the shared experience of reading.
Students and teachers benefit from public library partnership
Allen County schools is the first district in the state to give all students full access to the local public library.