KCTCS accepting nominations for annual Pathfinder Awards recognizing high school teachers, couselors
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is looking for 16 unsung heroes from among the outstanding teachers and counselors…
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TMU announces School of Education’s VILLA initiative to address region’s workforce needs
Thomas More University School of Education announced its innovative Education VILLA, an effort that will roll out over the next…
NKU GenCyber Camp offering local educators opportunity to learn — free — about cybersecurity
Northern Kentucky University continues to do its part in professional development and continuing education by offering local educators an opportunity…
State Education Professional Standards Board approves alternative certification — and four NKY districts are participating
The Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) met virtually to approve numerous Option 9 certification pathways. Option 9 is a…
Jamie Lucke: Here’s hoping teachers will take the lead in changing how we teach reading in Kentucky
I get why teachers in Kentucky are suspicious of almost anything coming out of the GOP-controlled legislature. Republicans earned that…
Constance Alexander: High school English teachers — Do not go gentle into that good night
There used to be at least one in every high school, the unflinching English teacher who guided students out of…
Constance Alexander: High school English teachers ask for ideas and support in key areas
When secondary school teachers speak up, the Department of English and Philosophy at Murray State University listens. The result of…
John Schickel: Wishing all of our teachers, students and parents a safe and successful school year
Not only do I have the honor of serving as your state senator, but I sometimes serve as a substitute…
Joe Heller: A cartoonist’s view of the news of the week — in full color, broad strokes, few words
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in…
Kentucky Arts Council to host virtual Arts Day(s) celebration March 16-18; registration now open
The Kentucky Arts Council will host its second online celebration of the commonwealth’s arts community during Arts Day(s) in Kentucky,…
Willie Carver: In make or break moment for education, the cost for Kentucky’s teachers to thrive is change
As a teacher, I am asked a similar question nearly daily: “How do you still do it?” “Are you thinking…
Teachers across state can make their voices heard through Impact Kentucky Survey beginning Nov. 1
Teachers across Kentucky can make their voices heard about the working conditions in their schools in just minutes through the…
Voices from the Classroom: Amelia Brown believes in #TellingOurStoryKY and the power of public schools
The power of public schools is evident in strong commitments from our community. The power of public schools is evident…
Commonwealth Education Continuum members named ahead of upcoming meeting on Jan. 27
Dozens of state policy leaders are joining next week to kick off the first meeting of the Commonwealth Education Continuum,…
Thomas Clark Foundation offering free workshop for teachers on Black history and culture
The Thomas D. Clark Foundation will offer teachers a professional development workshop on Black history and culture via Zoom from 9 a.m….
Jason Glass: Amid the disruptions in our lives, wishing everyone a merry little Christmas in a year unlike any other
I’ve always been a fan of the holiday season, much like all of you I’m sure. As I’ve gotten older,…
Allison Ball : Female workforce at 32-year low as moms drop out to provide at-home learning
As of October, more than two million women in the U.S. left the workforce, the majority having left to tend…
Kentucky by Heart: Giving thanks for the people who have made a positive, lasting impact on my life
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Approaching this Thanksgiving Day, my favorite holiday, I believe it is a good time to…
Prichard Committee study highlights challenges of remote teaching, learning during pandemic
The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence has released the Coping with COVID-19 Teacher and Family Study. The study, conducted in…
As schools reopen, are teachers OK? COVID, stress, new rules, regulations and more add to anxiety
By Jackie Mader The Hechinger Report In Jefferson and Rapides parishes in Louisiana, more than half of early ed teachers…
Kentucky by Heart: In-person school is best, but we must have the resolve to do it safely and right
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist From my perspective as a teacher, getting Kentucky’s elementary/secondary young people back into physical classrooms…
Teachers are confused, concerned and fearful as they contemplate the new school year amid COVID pandemic
Kentucky Health News Perhaps unlike any previous school year, teachers are looking to 2020-21 with dread. On top of their…