Educator Spotlight: Amber Dwyer
“Be the person you needed when you were little.” That’s what being an educator is all about for Amber Dwyer.
PBLNow seeks educators to test and provide feedback on science curriculum
PBLNow, a new division of PBLWorks, has developed science project-based units for grades K-12 and is looking for educators to test these units between February and March 2024 to provide feedback.
Apply now for 2024 summer professional development at the Library of Congress
Held at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., these professional development opportunities provide educators of all disciplines with resources and strategies to effectively integrate primary sources into K-12 classroom teaching.
Educator Spotlight: Justin Moreschi
Justin Moreschi is a 16-year veteran educator currently teaching 4th- and 5th-grade science at Klondike Lane Elementary (Jefferson County).
Kentucky’s 2023 graduating class improves ACT scores
The statewide average composite score was 18.7, marking an improvement from 18.6 in 2022. A total of 54 Kentucky students achieved a perfect score of 36.
Coding students around Kentucky showcase skills in hopes of advancing opportunities
Students from all over the state gathered at the Kentucky State Capitol on Sept. 19 for an opportunity to present their computer science projects to legislators.
ESSER funding brings new science program to Bourbon County elementary schools
When Bourbon County elementary school students return to their classrooms this fall, they will notice a new science program that will inspire their curiosity and foster a deep understanding of scientific principles through hands-on experimentation. The district has launched a new partnership with Discovery Education which will allow teachers to integrate the company’s suite of innovative digital resources into instruction to create dynamic learning environments that more deeply engage students in science.
KDE’s Teachers Advisory Council discusses morale, academic standards
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Teachers Advisory Council (TAC) met June 6 to discuss morale among education professionals and changes to academic standards.
Applications Being Accepted for Developing a High-Quality Local Science Curriculum Pilot
The Kentucky Department of Education is seeking up to nine districts and 27 schools, representative of eight regional cooperatives, to implement the Curriculum Development Process as they develop their local science curriculum. This would account for the participation of 2-3 schools per district. This two-year pilot will begin in the fall of 2023 and end in the summer of 2025.
Kentucky Board of Education hears how KDE is trying to improve student proficiency in reading, mathematics and science
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) during its Dec. 6-7 meeting heard an update on Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) initiatives aimed at increasing student reading proficiency and helping teachers with more professional learning opportunities.