Beechwood’s Amanda Klare is among nine semi-finalists for 2019 Kentucky Teacher of the Year award
Nine outstanding educators from across the state – three elementary, three middle and three high school teachers – are semifinalists…
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Town Hall meetings on graduation requirements cancelled, provide input online through May 15
Interim Education Commissioner Wayne Lewis has cancelled the Town Hall meetings planned to get feedback on Kentucky’s graduation requirements. Instead,…
Prichard Committee: Kentucky is backsliding on its educational progress; we need a sense of urgency
At the close of what has been a tumultuous legislative session, state lawmakers voted to override Governor Matt Bevin’s vetoes…
ParentCamp brings parents and educators together to break down barriers between school and home
By Brenna R. Kelly Kentucky Teacher Many parents think educators speak a different language. Words and acronyms that roll off…
Brigitte Blom Ramsey: Prichard Committee pleased to see House stem erosion of education funding
We are pleased to see the commitment by the House of Representatives to make strides stemming the erosion of education…
Deadline near for KY Farm to School Junior Chef contest; open to high school, middle school students
Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles reminds Kentucky school cooking teams that they have until March 15 to apply for the sixth…
Summer Meals Summit to be held in Louisville Tuesday — learn more about improving accessibility
Organizations from around the state will meet on Tuesday to discuss ways to alleviate child hunger during the summer months….
KY Department of Education, Valvoline seeking nominations for Kentucky Teacher Awards
The Kentucky Department of Education and Valvoline Inc., sponsors of the Kentucky Teacher Awards, have opened the nomination process for…
Kentucky’s plan to implement federal Every Student Succeeds Act takes a step forward
Kentucky’s plan for implementing the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) has taken a step forward in the process toward…
Kentucky Department of Education seeks input on current English/language arts, math standards
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is seeking additional feedback on current English/language arts (ELA) standards and current mathematics standards….
William McCann: Kentucky’s newly-adopted charter schools law may mean further cuts to arts education
I am conflicted about the newly adopted charter schools law for which regulations are now being promulgated by the Kentucky…
NKU to host Student Technology and Leadership Program for grades 3-12 showcase of projects
Northern Kentucky University will host the Student Technology and Leadership Program (STLP) regional event on November 20. Kentucky students in…
Teachers have unique fishing experience, courtesy of a trip to Thomas More’s Biology Field Station
By Bobby Ellis Special to NKyTribune If you’ve ever wanted to give your students the chance to catch wild fish…
Public school graduation rate increases, more students attain ACT readiness benchmark scores
The percentage of Kentucky public school students graduating from high school continued to increase; more students took rigorous Advanced Placement…
Stephen Pruitt: Meeting both the mental and emotional needs of our most vulnerable children
By Stephen Pruitt Special to NKyTribune The numbers are sobering. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, suicide was…
State Board of Education gives unanimous approval to accountability system, discusses charters
By Brenna Kelly Kentucky Teacher At a special meeting in Frankfort Thursday, the Kentucky Board of Education unanimously approved the…
Pruitt, education partners announce expanded computer science opportunities for state students
Kentucky Commissioner of Education Stephen Pruitt, state and national partners from AdvanceKentucky, the College Board, Code.org and state Sen. David…
Covington schools recognized by state department as having an ‘Alternative Program of Distinction’
The alternative program of Covington Independent Public Schools was recognized by the Kentucky Department of Education as an Alternative Program…
At Walton-Verona schools, dulcimers help students swing into love of music — as the Swingin’ Dulcimers
By Brenna R. Kelly Kentucky Teacher Every Tuesday after school, about 20 students gather in Elizabeth Sisson’s music room at…
Five Kentucky students, including two from NKy, selected as PBS Emperor Science Award winners
Five high school students from the Bluegrass State, including two from Northern Kentucky, have been named 2017 winners in the…
Cooper’s Kellie Clark is 2018 Kentucky Teacher of Year; Grant Co. teacher is elementary teacher of year
Kellie Clark, a 16-year veteran teacher at Randall K. Cooper High School in Boone County, is the 2018 Kentucky Teacher…
Stephen Pruitt: Ensuring a strong public education system in Kentucky is top priority
This month, I am sharing my thoughts about an issue that stirred up a lot of feelings and opinions on…