K-12 News

Learning at Home with Young Kids is Easy with KET and PBS

Joyce West

Joyce West, KET Education Staff

April 15, 2020

Eamonn Fitzgerald, the early childhood coordinator for the Fayette County Public School District, says a great place for parents to begin their home-school planning is with the Learn at Home resources provided by KET and PBS.

We’d like your Learn at Home feedback

Allison NeCamp Day

Allison NeCamp Day, KET Education Staff

April 9, 2020

The KET Education team would like to know what's working for you and what you need more help with while your students and children are learning at home. Please take a minute to let us know what has been helpful, and what we could improve. Fill out the survey below and include contact information by April 24 to be entered into our random prize drawing for a Chromebook for your classroom and other KET and PBS swag.

On-air at-home learning continues with Kentucky specific content

Allison NeCamp Day

Allison NeCamp Day, KET Education Staff

April 7, 2020

KET’s special weekday programing continues with content specific to at-home learning for PreK-third grade, grades 4-8, and grades 9-12. Beginning on April 13, the new program lineup will feature a block of Kentucky related programming from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET every day. KET has selected supplemental instructional materials that can be used alongside the on-air programs.

Deadline Extension: KET Young Writers Contest

Allison NeCamp Day

Allison NeCamp Day, KET Education Staff

April 6, 2020

In light of changing learning models around the state and nation during this unprecedented time, the KET Education Team is extending the deadline for our annual KET Young Writers Contest. With a new deadline for entry of May 1st, 2020 teachers, parents, and students have additional time to explore their creativity in writing and illustrating. 

Families and COVID-19: A KET Forum

Allison NeCamp Day

Allison NeCamp Day, KET Education Staff

April 6, 2020

With the onset of COVID-19, families across Kentucky are grappling with a new reality—how to balance work, childcare, and self-care needs?  Extended school closures have moved academics from the classroom to the living room, leaving caregivers to adjust. Hosted by KET’s Renee Shaw, this live forum will bring experts from education and healthcare fields together to share practical advice and resources for families facing this new challenge and answer viewer questions.

Planning for NTI Days? KET Education Can Help

Allison NeCamp Day

Allison NeCamp Day, KET Education Staff

March 12, 2020

As you are planning and looking for resources and content for possible NTI days, remember that KET Education is here to help Kentucky educators. KET’s PBS LearningMedia repository is a powerful, free tool when planning NTI day lessons for students in all grade levels, including thousands of classroom-ready resources aligned to state standards.

Habits to Keep Students Healthy

Allison NeCamp Day

Allison NeCamp Day, KET Education Staff

March 5, 2020

There are simple habits students can learn to help stay healthy all year round, but especially during cold and flu season. Use these resources from KET, PBS Kids, Sesame Street and other public media as a fun reminder for kids.

The countdown is on for the 2020 KET Young Writers Contest!

Allison NeCamp Day

Allison NeCamp Day, KET Education Staff

March 4, 2020

Held annually, the goal of the KET Young Writers Contest is to encourage student writing and celebrate creativity. With this in mind, and based on your feedback, we’ve broadened the contest’s scope for 2020! The deadline to enter is March 27.

Delectable Resources for Celebrating Pi Day

Allison NeCamp Day

Allison NeCamp Day, KET Education Staff

March 4, 2020

Do you celebrate Pi Day with your students? No matter what grade you teach, check out these engaging resources to bring Pi Day to your classroom.

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