Education News

Computational Thinking: What? Why?

KET Education Staff

June 16, 2023

Looking for ideas and resources to enhance learning and teaching, wherever they occur? Then pencil us in and save the day! The final webinar in our Spring 2023 Virtual Learning Series - Computational Thinking: What?Why? - is June 22 at a 6/5 pm. Join us as we explore computational thinking resources developed through the Ready To Learn grant.  There's still time to register!

Announcing the 2023 Young Writers Contest Winners

KET Education Staff

May 18, 2023

KET is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Young Writers Contest. The annual contest encourages creative expression and literacy development by inviting students in grades Pre-K through high school to submit original graphic novels, illustrated stories, poetry and short stories.

KET Celebrates Graduates from FastForward Partner Programs

KET Education Staff

May 12, 2023

It's graduation time! Join KET Adult Education team as we celebrate this year's graduates from licensed FastForward centers from in Kentucky and around the country. Thank you to all who shared photos!

KET In Your Neighborhood

KET Education Staff

May 10, 2023

We’re heading to free family events across the state. If one of these events is in your neighborhood, we hope you’ll make plans to come out and join us!

May you know the importance of the work you do

KET Education Staff

May 8, 2023

Adult Educators: Thank you for all the dedicated work you do to turn regretful decisions into life-changing opportunities! Our best wishes to you and all your adult learners completing goals during this milestone month of May! We hope you enjoyed a very special Teacher Appreciation Week! 

Explore the all-new Sesame.org!

KET Education Staff

May 5, 2023

Sesame Workshop has launched the all-new Sesame.org! The newly redesigned site makes it easy to find tools and resources to help children grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. All of the free content is now available in one place, and powerful new search tools and navigation features make it easier than ever to discover and share resources for parents, caregivers, and providers. You can sort content by topic, resource type, and even your favorite characters! 

Registration for KET’s Summer PD Day is Open!

KET Education Staff

May 4, 2023

KET Education is excited to announce that our Summer Professional Development Day is ALL VIRTUAL on June 14! Registration is FREE with five session topics to choose from. Sessions will begin at 9:00 am ET and run through 4:00 pm ET. All sessions will provide professional development credit certificates to be approved by your district or school.

Catch up on the 2023 STLP State Championship

KET Education Staff

April 24, 2023

The 2023 STLP State Championship award ceremonies were streamed and aired LIVE on KET KY on April 19. You can watch archived versions of them online now!

Introduction to Playful Learning with Media

KET Education Staff

April 21, 2023

Did you know that Kentucky has updated Early Childhood Standards and now includes a technology standard? This session will highlight that standard and reinforce ways to use technology appropriately. The goal is to empower educators with the tools, skills and confidence to bring similar media-rich, play-based and learner-centered experiences into their own environments and communities. 

Celebrate Spring with PBS LearningMedia

KET Education Staff

April 17, 2023

Join PBS KIDS and explore Spring with the Changing Seasons collection on PBS LearningMedia! Children will learn about the world around them through science, math, and art activities. Learn about seeds, parts of a plant, and how plants grow through video clips, extension activities, articles, and crafts.  Strengthen school-to-home connection with activities, articles and games for families. As you engage in these lessons, you can feel confident that you are helping children grow up great!  

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