Governor’s Cup makes academics “in”
For 32 years, Kentucky schools have been competing for the Governor’s Cup in a statewide academic competition designed to mirror athletics.
Ashland students show off at KVEC Showcase
At the Kentucky Valley Education Cooperative Showcase at the Capitol, students from Ashland Middle School played the stars as they showed off their Samsung Solve for Tomorrow project. They created a device, with the help of a 3-D printer, that will let police officers pick up used needles safely.
Igniting students’ interest in math
A Johnson County teacher uses elements of writing, art and music to help her students master mathematics skills.
Reading the music
Making connections between music and literacy can benefit students’ understanding of both, teachers learn at Arts Integration Academy.
24 Valvoline Teacher Achievement Award winners named
The Kentucky Department of Education and Valvoline™ have selected 24 outstanding Kentucky educators as recipients of the 2017 Valvoline Teacher Achievement Awards. These teachers qualify to compete for the 2017 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Award, which will be announced next month.
Making the most of a hometown musician’s gift
A country music star’s donation has given a shot in the arm to a once-struggling high school music program.
Five teachers receive awards from KAPE
Five Kentucky teachers have received annual awards from the Kentucky Association of Professional Educators (KAPE). Two teachers from Henry Clay High School (Fayette County) shared KAPE Star Student and Teacher/Mentor Awards with students: Liberal Arts Academy Coordinator Jaquith Stephens won an award with student Eliza Jane Schaeffer, and mathematics teacher Linda Dewees won an award with student Cole Terrell. Three [...]
Learning won’t stop when the snow piles up
Thirteen school districts are creating programs for snowbound students.
In eastern Kentucky, a technological leap forward
With the help of a $30 million grant, 17 school districts are beefing up their technology to advance personalized learning.
Porter Elementary is thrilled to be ‘Blue’
Johnson County school one of three Kentucky public schools to earn Blue Ribbon honor.
