Rick Wolf selected as superintendent of Dayton Independent
Rick Wolf began his education career in 2000 as an English teacher and has worked at Dayton Independent Schools for the past 24 years.
58 Kentucky schools selected for learning network to build capacity for family engagement
The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence, through its Kentucky Collaborative for Families and Schools, has selected 58 Kentucky schools to participate in a peer learning group to increase family engagement as a primary strategy to improve student outcomes in learning.
Eleven alternative programs in Kentucky recognized for exemplary work
In an effort to recognize the work of educators and programs that serve students with a variety of learning needs, the Kentucky Department of Education has named 11 Alternative Programs of Distinction.
School counselors: A key to student success
Boone County's Stacey Russell explains how the role of school counselor has changed over the years and why it's so important for counselors to have the time to focus on student needs.
Teachers discover possibilities at the field station
If you've ever wanted to give your students the chance to catch wild fish out of the Ohio River using currents of electricity, the Thomas More Biology Field Station in California, Ky., has just the thing for you.
Eleven alternative programs recognized for exemplary work
In an effort to recognize the work of educators and programs that serve students with a variety of learning needs, the Kentucky Department of Education has named 11 Alternative Programs of Distinction.
Making student transitions easier
Northern Kentucky teachers are working together to meet the needs of students in this highly mobile region.
State’s top alternative programs take many forms
The best programs in Kentucky are meeting students where they are and working to help them graduate on time and college- and career-ready.
Getting their hands on science
Teachers attending the Kentucky Science Teachers Association’s annual conference in Lexington used everything from foam balls and a giant Slinky to a syringe and bag of marshmallows to discover new ways to engage their students.
9 schools, district recognized for best practices
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) recognized nine schools and one district for best practices during the second annual Continuous Improvement Summit on Tuesday. Education Commissioner Terry Holliday presented each winner with a $500 check that can be used toward school improvement. “We have some terrific work going on in our schools and districts,” Holliday said. “Their efforts to create [...]