Building learning in Minecraft
Teachers across Kentucky and the world are harnessing the power of students’ interest in the video game, Minecraft, and turning it into increased learning.
Superintendents’ Spotlight: Randy Poe, Boone County
Randy Poe With Superintendent Randy Poe’s leadership, the Boone County school district is in the top echelon nationally for college-, career- and life-readiness. This is in spite of being the third-largest school district in the state, with large numbers of students with high needs, including 2,300 students with disabilities, 1,200 students who are English Language Learners and 40 [...]
Webinar looks at teaching new science standards
A professional development webinar that can provide science teachers a look at three-dimensional learning will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. EST on Dec. 9. The interactive, one-hour event will offer participants a concrete example of how Framework for K-12 Science Education Dimensions of the Next Generation Science Standards could be taught. The lesson is hosted by the Genesee [...]
9 semifinalists named for Ky. Teacher of the Year
Nine outstanding teachers from across the state – three elementary, three middle and three high school teachers – are semifinalists for the 2015 Kentucky Teacher of the Year award, the Kentucky Department of Education and Ashland Inc. announced Monday. Winners of the Elementary, Middle and High School Teacher of the Year awards, in addition to the overall 2015 Kentucky Teacher [...]
Mann makes education enriching with a civic-minded approach
Students at Blue Ribbon School learn how to give back and grow as leaders.
Five schools chosen as Blue Ribbon Schools
The U. S. Department of Education (USED) has named five Kentucky public schools as 2013 National Blue Ribbon Schools, based on their overall academic excellence or their progress in improving student academic achievement. The five Kentucky schools are: Auburn Elementary, Logan County Beechwood High School, Beechwood Ind. Glendover Elementary, Fayette County Mann Elementary, Boone County Star Elementary, Carter County The [...]
Boone County educators honored
Tim Hitzfield Tim Hitzfield, the principal of Conner High School (Boone County), was named the 2013 School Administrator of the Year by the Kentucky Association of School Administrators (KASA). The announcement was made recently during the organization’s annual leadership institute in Louisville.Another Boone County Schools staff member, Deputy Superintendent Karen Cheser, was named the District Administrator of the [...]
Superintendent of the Year a teacher at heart
Randy Poe strives to make sure students in his district are prepared for college, career and life.
Boone County educator named 2013 Superintendent of the Year
Randy Poe, superintendent of Boone County Schools, has been selected as the 2013 Kentucky Superintendent of the Year by the Kentucky Association of School Administrators. Poe will now compete for the National Superintendent of the Year Award given by the American Association of School Administrators. Poe was presented the award on Nov. 26 during a surprise ceremony at the Longbranch Elementary School [...]
Them’s fightin’ words
Civil War lessons are timely as 150th anniversary is commemorated in Kentucky.