Historic Dessie Scott School Building Destroyed by Fire

A landmark in the Pine Ridge community was lost late Thursday night, January 22, as fire destroyed the main school building on the Dessie Scott campus. While the historic structure is considered a total loss, fire officials confirmed that the campus dormitories were spared and no injuries were reported. The site, which originally housed the […]

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Investing in People: Knott County’s Commitment

The district has officially launched a Professional Development Cadre for Aspiring Leaders, a new initiative designed to help educators who are ready to take the next step into leadership roles. This exciting opportunity gives teachers hands-on experiences and real-world insights into what it takes to lead successful schools. Throughout the year, participants will engage in […]

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New Teacher Network Registration 2025-2026

Registration link! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfkEAr8aJy-lseCTP3OuWzKXt1lincpU-p-NvknhKt83qPv2A/viewform The Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative (KVEC) is proud to continue its long-standing support for early-career educators through the New Teacher Network—a trusted professional learning series designed to guide and empower teachers in their first years of the classroom. This virtual series meets monthly on the third Thursday from 3:45 PM to 4:45 […]

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KVEC Fall Conference

REGISTRATION LINK! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhGSMvswsNWoi1RzVw3OegqOXxvZBDj5N_pAz1OZ2PcW9_Hg/viewform

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AI Gives Teachers Back Six Weeks a Year

A new Gallup survey has some big news for teachers: those using AI tools weekly are saving nearly six weeks of work time over the course of a school year. That’s right—AI isn’t just a classroom helper, it’s practically an extra planning period (or three). Teachers report that AI speeds up lesson planning, grading, and […]

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