The secret life of literary rock stars
Librarians take a look inside the world of children’s book authors and illustrators.
Panel discussion on genetics, genomics set in Lexington
The University of Kentucky’s Department of Biology and the Friends of the Lexington Public Library will present a panel discussion on genetics and genomics Oct. 19 at the Lexington Public Library Central Library. The discussion is designed to engage the general public in current topics in genetics and genomics, such as genome editing and manipulation, agricultural genetics, genetically modified organism [...]
Proposals sought for English teachers’ conference
The Kentucky Council of Teachers of English/Language Arts is accepting proposals for its annual conference Feb. 24-25 at Embassy Suites Lexington. The conference theme is “Amplified & Enriched: KY ELA Teachers as Change Agents.” Click here for more information.
Calloway County grows its own crop of language teachers
For the 2016-17 school year, Calloway County High School students enrolled in a new elective, Español Para Adolescentes, in order to help with the need for world languages in the district's elementary schools.
Starting them off global
In our current knowledge economy, knowing information is useless unless you can do something with that knowledge.
Why 90 percent+ is our goal
The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages recommends language educators and their students spend at least 90 percent of class time communicating in the language being studied. This task may seem daunting, but I have seen its impact.
Roush, Byrd receive top KWLA awards
Franklin County Principal Greg Roush and UK Assistant Professor Brenna Byrd get top honors at Kentucky World Language Association meeting.
Expand your horizons with a global professional learning experiences
Have you ever wanted to travel internationally to help build the awareness and skills to introduce other cultures into your classroom?
UK math department hosting program for high school girls
The University of Kentucky Department of Mathematics will host its 2016 High School Math Day for Women on Oct. 29. The program features hands-on activities, games and talks for female high school students and their teachers (both men and women). Its purpose is to introduce new and exciting mathematics and applications of mathematics. There also will be an optional problem-solving [...]
Kentucky’s K-16 Chinese language programs
The Kentucky Association of Chinese Language Teachers is the only professional organization of its kind to serve the interests and needs of Kentucky’s teachers of Chinese at all level of instruction, in both public and private schools.
