As Kentuckians plan for a variety of education scenarios during the COVID-19 pandemic, remember that KET is your partner in blended learning.
NEW and simple to use frameworks, designed by KET Education Consultants, will make integrating research-based PBS LearningMedia and PBS KIDS content into virtual and in-person lessons easier than ever. Click the links below to access the frameworks and get started.
K-12 News
Long-term impact of pandemic on learning is uncertain
November 24, 2020 - Renee Shaw talks with Kentucky Education Commissioner Jason Glass about how the COVID pandemic is impacting public schools and students. He also talks about the Department of Education's new chief equity officer and previews the 2021 General Assembly.
Virtual Learning Series responds to needs from Early Childhood educators
November 24, 2020 - For the past two months, KET Early Childhood has reserved Thursday afternoons for the Virtual Learning Series. The series is a response to the need of high- quality professional development on proper utilization of technology and media in the early childhood classroom. Each training explored media and ways it can be utilized in the classroom to address various needs.
A Trusted Space: Screening opportunity for educators
November 23, 2020 - It’s been a challenging fall semester for educators, so KET is offering a special online communal viewing event about teaching in these unprecedented times. Educators are invited to watch and discuss A Trusted Space, a new film on mitigating the effects of grief and trauma affecting students and teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Featured Resources
Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic Course
In this self-paced course, educators take a comprehensive look at mental health issues in children, teens, and young adults, updated with resources for the coronavirus pandemic.
Virtual Media Lab Sessions
KET is now offering free student workshops in our Virtual Media Lab! Through these sessions, you and your students can build skills in media production and editing, explore apps to make project-based learning come to life in less time...
Virtual Learning Series
Looking for ideas and resources to enhance learning and teaching, wherever they occur? Then pencil us in and save the day! Join KET Education Consultants and all-star Kentucky educators for this Virtual Learning Series of webinars, designed to help...
Tips for Enhancing TV Learning Experiences
The tips will enhance the television viewing experience for PreK and elementary students, making sure they get the most out of the KET programs they watch.
Taking TV Time to the Next Level: A KET Viewing Guide for 4th-12th Graders
When you’re watching shows on KET, engaging in discussion or related activities before, during, and/or after the show can help you remember what you’ve learned. Check out these discussion questions and activities for any show you watch on KET...
Bright By Text
Bright by Text sends free activities, games, and resources right to your cell phone. Messages are targeted to your child’s age and include information on child development, language and early literacy, health and safety, behavioral tips, and more!