Students in eastern Kentucky Appalachia are very aware of the economic and population shifts that have reshaped their area. And now their schools are enlisting them to put that knowledge to work, by ensuring that every person who calls their communities home is counted in the 2020 census. The census is used to allot funding for […]
Please accept this invitation to attend the Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative’s (KVEC) fourth National Competency-Based and Micro-Credential Summit on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 5-6, 2020, at the Crowne Plaza Conference Center at 830 Phillips Lane in Louisville, KY. The Conference Center is a short complimentary shuttle ride from the airport to the hotel. This year’s […]
Educators, community leaders, and students gathered on October 23, 2019, for the Fall FIRESummit hosted by the Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative (KVEC). The FIRESummit spotlights hard-working innovators in eastern Kentucky that go the extra mile to forge innovation in rural education! Over 700 persons participated in person the Forging Innovation in Rural Education (FIRE) Summit, […]
Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative (KVEC) superintendents joined other K-12 leaders in a statewide Kentucky Association of School Superintendents (KASS) sponsored event on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. The sessions were designed to inform the news media and general public about the KASS Legislative & Advocacy Priorities for the 2020 session of the Kentucky General Assembly. KVEC […]
Kentucky Association of School Superintendents 2019-2020 Legislative and Advocacy Priorities What: A major pillar in a successful Kentucky is a strong public school system. In addition to preparing our children for post-secondary training and careers, public schools develop children to be healthy, productive, contributing members of society. Because our children represent our future, our economic […]
The Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative (KVEC) focuses on innovative methods for addressing educational and community-based challenges throughout Eastern Kentucky. Ron Daley a strategic partner lead for KVEC recently published on Kyforward (Kentucky’s Online Newspaper). A story highlighting Kentucky Education Commissioner Wayne Lewis held the second town hall forum in Hazard last week seeking public feedback […]
Commissioner to seek feedback on reading and math basic competency requirement for high school graduation. (FRANKFORT, KY) – The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is seeking public feedback on reading and math basic competency requirements for the state’s new minimum high school graduation requirements, per Senate Bill 175 (2019). Kentucky Education Commissioner Wayne Lewis and KDE staff will hold […]
When discussing education, policymakers and reformers often focus on urban – and sometimes suburban – schools and communities. But rural schools educate about 20% of America’s students, and urban reforms may not translate well to their unique circumstances. In this episode, host Nat Malkus talks to Jeff Hawkins of the Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative and Campbell Scribner at the University of […]
Tune In To AASA Radio! Listen to the Podcast by clicking any of the text of this line. AASA, The School Superintendents Association, is pleased to present AASA Radio! Dan Domenech, AASA’s executive director, hosts the program, which focuses on topics of importance to school system leaders. Each brief segment of AASA Radio will help keep you abreast of the latest […]
October 23, 2019Appalachian Wireless Arena (Formerly East KY Expo Center) Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative (KVEC) is bringing the FIRE back and invites you to the Forging Innovation in Rural Education FIRESummit for an amazing day that highlights the innovative work occurring in 23 outstanding rural districts in southeastern Kentucky. The FIRE Summit is a celebration […]
