A column published recently in the Lexington Herald-Leader entitled "Survey surprise: Most Kentucky companies face a talent shortage" by columnist Tom Eblen prompted Jeff Hawkins, Executive Director of the Kentucky Valley Education Cooperative (KVEC), to respond with an editorial that elaborates on...

Over the last several years, the role of the principal in a school has changed drastically.  The principal is no longer just the building manager, but has duties and responsibilities that require him or her to monitor instruction and...

A recent article posted on the Holler recognized Jeanne Caudill's innovation grant project receiving the 'Kids' Choice Award' at the Global Microsoft Educators Exchange in Toronto, Canada.  Ms. Caudill, first grade teacher at Mullins Elementary in Pike County, has...

“It all began with ARI (Appalachian Renaissance Initiative)”, says Jeanne Caudill, first grade teacher at Mullins Elementary in Pike County.  And her story is phenomenal! Each year KVEC awards Learning Innovation Grants to teachers who submit applications for original and...

The Race to the Top Grant awarded to the Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative has provided a variety of resources and programs for educators and students in the twenty-one district region.  Two years ago, under the supervision of Paul Green,...