Kentucky Teacher of the Year moves from background to spotlight
Ron Skillern, who has been teaching social studies for more than 30 years, tried to retire in 2014 but he just couldn’t stay away from the classroom.
Ron A. Skillern named 2017 Kentucky Teacher of the Year
A 30-year veteran teacher at Bowling Green High School, Ron A. Skillern, is the 2017 Kentucky Teacher of the Year.
Semifinalists named for 2017 Kentucky Teacher of the Year
Nine outstanding teachers from across the state – three elementary, three middle and three high school teachers – are semifinalists for the 2017 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Award.
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.
Math matters question of the month
Share your thoughts about this month’s math question with the Kentucky Department of Education mathematics consultants.
Students speak out on math, science course choices at advisory council meeting
Commissioner Stephen L. Pruitt welcomed the opinions of students on the Next-Generation Student Advisory Council in one of his first meetings with students.
Taylor’s ‘Coach P’ recognized for innovation in teaching history, civics
Taylor County teacher Tim Peterson has long been using innovative ways to introduce his students to the world.
Menifee County Schools go under state management
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) has approved Education Commissioner Terry Holliday’s recommendation to put the Menifee County school district under state management. “I do not make a recommendation for state management lightly,” Commissioner Holliday said. “However, it is absolutely critical and necessary in order to meet the education needs of the children in Menifee County.” […]
Taylor teacher receives first Earle C. Clements Award for civics and history teachers
Timothy Peterson, right, a social studies teacher at Taylor County High School, receives the inaugural Earle C. Clements Innovation in Education Award for Civics and History Teachers from Bess Clements Abell, left, the daughter of the late Earle C. Clements, and Archivist of the United States David S. Ferriero, center, during a ceremony at the University of Kentucky. Photo [...]
Grissom Award goes to Taylor County superintendent
Kentucky Board of Education Vice Chairman Jonathan Parrent, left, and Commissioner Terry Holliday, right, pose with Taylor County superintendent Roger Cook after he received the Dr. Johnnie Grissom Award from the Kentucky Board of Education.Photo by Amy Wallot, April 1, 2015 The Kentucky Board of Education presented the sixth annual Dr. Johnnie Grissom Award to Taylor Co. Superintendent [...]