Science teachers engage in hands-on opportunities
Ten middle school science teachers from across the United States engaged in a variety of hands-on lessons throughout the week as the inaugural class of National Stem Cell Foundation Scholars.
Kentucky Students Honored at Duke TIP Ceremony
Nearly 400 seventh graders were honored at the Kentucky state recognition ceremony for the Duke Talent Identification Program May 25 at Western Kentucky University. The students received exemplary scores on above-level testing with the ACT or SAT. Seven fourth through sixth graders were also recognized for their scores on the Explore test.
Gifted Education Month celebrated in Kentucky
More than 200 gifted students, educators, parents, and advocates gathered at the Kentucky State Capitol to celebrate Gifted Education Month in Kentucky February 3. Governor Matt Bevin, Lieutenant Governor Jenean Hampton, legislators, and students spoke at a ceremony held by the Kentucky Association for Gifted Education.
Symposium Brings Decision Makers Together
The 25th annual Symposium on Kentucky’s Children Who Are Gifted and Talented brought together nearly 50 superintendents, school board members, gifted education coordinators, and experts to discuss gifted education in the commonwealth. Attendees discussed things that have worked well in their districts and brainstormed ways to improve gifted education offerings while hearing from a variety […]
Student Growth Begins with Action Research
By Melody Ann Wallace Kentucky Student Growth Project participant and Daviess County Middle School Language Arts teacher On June 8 and 9, elementary, middle, and high school teachers from as far away as Union County eagerly made the drive to attend a two-day training at the Knicely Conference Center in Bowling Green. What would prompt […]