Education News

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with KET Adult Education

KET Education Staff

November 9, 2023

Join KET Adult Education as we take this opportunity to honor and recognize the rich cultural, historical and social contributions of Indigenous peoples in North America. This month provides a special opportunity to learn about and celebrate the traditions, history and artistry of Native Americans.  

November is Career Development Month

KET Education Staff

November 9, 2023

National Career Development Month is the perfect time to invest in career growth, set goals and take steps to advance your own professional journey, as well as guide students and clients you may work with to do the same. Let’s look at some strategies to consider.  

Digital Citizenship Week is October 16-20

KET Education Staff

October 11, 2023

Digital Citizenship Week is an annual event held by the nonprofit media and technology literacy organization Common Sense Media. It’s the perfect opportunity to establish skills that can help us all, including students, become better digital citizens. So, what does it mean to be a good “digital citizen”?

Digital Access and Literacy in Adult Education

KET Education Staff

October 6, 2023

Digital equity is a critical topic to address in the field of adult education, including access to technology and digital literacy instruction. Bridging the digital divide among adult learners means ensuring that learners have equal access to both connected devices and opportunities for digital learning experiences. 

FastForward and Workplace Essential Skills Upgrade Loading…  

KET Education Staff

October 3, 2023

Are you a FastForward or Workplace Essential Skills user? KET’s nationwide online learning system is nearing its 10th anniversary and we get to celebrate this milestone with an upgrade! Thousands of students have successfully used these programs to prepare for high school equivalency exams and build their skills in high-demand career fields. We’re pleased to announce that coming soon, users will see a fully refreshed look and feel to the platform.  

Join us for a new season of News Quiz

KET Education Staff

September 8, 2023

Join other students across Kentucky and the United States for News Quiz, KET’s weekly current events show. The new season is now underway! This student-friendly, interactive program features a 10-question quiz based on each week’s stories. This interactivity ensures your class stays fully engaged while improving their listening skills and knowledge of current events.

Teach Your Way with PBS KIDS

KET Education Staff

August 30, 2023

Teach your way during the 2023-2024 school year with this timely collection of flexible PBS KIDS resources, aligned to themes and skills for PreK-2nd grade students. From exploring resources like video clips, interactive games, printables, self-paced professional learning opportunities, classroom posters and more, choose which you will integrate to support your young learners.

September is Workforce Development Month 

KET Education Staff

August 30, 2023

As the data regarding adult education suggests, it’s critical to support a national workforce that meets the needs of businesses, communities, families and individuals. Now that adult education providers are increasingly undertaking the mission of workforce training integrated with literacy and basic skills instruction, KET’s Workplace Essential Skills can serve as a useful tool.

Reading Together Benefits Kids and Parents

KET Education Staff

August 29, 2023

Family literacy activities, in which children and adults are engaged in reading and learning together, offer a range of benefits for both kids and their parents. It’s well understood how reading to (and with) children improves their reading comprehension, success in school and overall confidence. In fact, similar benefits occur for adult learners in the family as well.  

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