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Making middle school mathematics more accessible for struggling students

The Kentucky Center for Mathematics is offering a three-day course on how to make middle school mathematics instruction more accessible to struggling students and students with disabilities. The emphasis is on promoting collaboration between mathematics teachers and special educators. This training is designed for teams of co-teachers (regular ed. teachers and special educators) who work in a collaborative classroom relationship. Participants [...]

By |2013-07-05T11:08:22-04:00July 18, 2013|

On the flip side

More teachers are sending lessons home first before introducing them in the classroom.

By |2018-12-05T14:59:19-05:00March 12, 2013|

Mathematics and science nominations sought

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2013 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) -- the nation's highest honors for K-12 mathematics and science teachers. The awards alternate annually between K-6 teachers and those in grades 7-12. The 2013 awards honor 7-12 mathematics and science teachers. Nominations can be made here. The nomination deadline is April [...]

By |2012-12-19T15:37:27-05:00December 20, 2012|

Kentucky ranked in top 10 for core academic improvement

Kentucky tied for fifth place nationwide in the improvement of its students’ performance in assessments of reading, mathematics and science since 1992,  according to a report from Harvard University, The report, Achievement Growth: International and U.S. State Trends in Student Performance, was produced by Harvard’s Program on Education Policy and Governance and presented in Education Next, the program’s journal. It was [...]

By |2012-07-18T10:54:27-04:00July 19, 2012|

Kentucky teachers receive Presidential Award for Excellence in mathematics, science

Two Kentucky teachers were among 97 mathematics and science educators recently chosen to receive the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. The Kentucky recipients are: Andrea Higdon, a mathematics teacher from Crestwood, Ky., and Joshua Underwood, a science teacher from Mt. Olivet, Ky. All of the chosen educators will receive their awards in Washington, DC later this month. The Presidential [...]

By |2012-06-14T15:49:38-04:00June 14, 2012|

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