Four Kentucky public high school students have been named to the Next-Generation Student Advisory Council, a group that provides input to Kentucky Commissioner of Education Terry Holliday. The newly-selected members will serve for one year. Vincent Cao – 11th grade, Paul Laurence Dunbar High, Fayette Co. David Hormell – 11th grade, Martha Layne Collins High, Shelby Co. Sarah Howard – [...]
The Kentucky ACT State Organization, a group of educators and business leaders throughout Kentucky, is sponsoring a one-day summit focusing on the academic preparation of high school students, and the programs and support needed to prepare them for success in college and the workplace. The summit will take place Friday, Nov. 16, at the Marriott Louisville East. For questions regarding [...]
What do today’s young people think about the upcoming election? A special edition of Education Matters, in partnership with Kentucky Youth Advocates, features a panel of Kentucky high school students discussing the election issues that matter most to them. The program airs Thursday, Oct. 11 at 8/7 p.m. CT on KET immediately before the vice-presidential debate at Centre College in Danville, [...]
Center gives students a different approach to career readiness.
The number of Kentucky public high school students taking Advanced Placement (AP) examinations and scoring at high levels continues to rise, according to data released this week by the College Board.
Recovery specialists work to improve more than just test scores.
Madison County high school has taken several routes to reach improvement.
Teachers can keep both students and parents engaged throughout school year.
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. .
Kentucky State University’s School of Education has been awarded a grant from the Collaborative Center for Literacy Development (CCLD) to offer high-quality professional development opportunities that focus on the literacy development of students in grades 6-12. More specifically, the grant activities will provide information, resources and instructional strategies related to the teaching and assessment of literacy (Common Core Standards for [...]