A beautiful day at Second Street School
A parent of a student at Second Street Elementary School (Frankfort Independent) shares what he learned during a recent districtwide “Campus Beautification day.
Activating teaching leadership
Brandy Beasley shares how Second Street Elementary School in Frankfort empowered teachers to take a leadership role.
Students go shopping at the Reality Store
The Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce gave students in Frankfort-area schools an idea of the financial obligations and obstacles they might face as adults through its Reality Store.
Taking flight toward careers in aerospace
The Air & Space Academy curriculum allows schools to work with local airports to offer students a chance to work toward a number of aviation and aerospace careers.
KET to air program on Kentucky Core Academic Standards
Kentucky Educational Television has rescheduled its episode of Education Matters, "Inside the Common Core," for 9 p.m. ET April 13. The program -- which will feature panelists joining host Bill Goodman to discuss the state's adoption and implementation of the Kentucky Core Academic Standards (KCAS) -- was originally scheduled to air in February, but production was delayed due to inclement weather. Panelists [...]
Student council, commissioner discuss school issues
Members of the fourth incarnation of the Next-Generation Student Advisory Council met with Commissioner Terry Holliday, Kentucky Board of Education Chairman Roger Marcum and other KDE staff and government officials during their first meeting of the 2014-15 school year.
Marching for equality in Frankfort
Students from Fayette County school district, Franklin County school district, Frankfort Independent school district, Jefferson County school district, Covington Independent school district, Newport Independent school district and others held signs for equality as they marched in Frankfort on a chilly, but sunny morning.
Students share insight with Commissioner Holliday
By Amy Wallot amy.wallot@education.ky.gov Members of the third installment of the Next-Generation Student Council recently visited the offices of the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) for a day of learning and sharing. They met with Commissioner Terry Holliday and state Rep. Derrick Graham, D-Frankfort, and learned about the Professional Growth and Effectiveness System and the LYNC Toolkit from members of the KDE staff. [...]
Students join First Lady Jane Beshear for Earth Day
Students from Northern Elementary School (Scott County) and Frankfort High School (Frankfort Independent) spent Earth Day at the Capitol browsing educational booths, touring the Capitol Education Center and celebrating honored guests with First Lady Jane Beshear.
Former educator held ‘unique perspective’ on legislative process
After teaching high schoolers the ins and outs of government, history and economics for 27 years, state Rep. Derrick Graham has retired from Frankfort High School. .
