The Octavia Hatcher story is a local legend around Central Appalachia, but not only isolated to the communities surrounding Pike County, KY. Her story is known worldwide, having been examined by such programs as […]

“Hey, NPR is having a podcasting competition! Learn to podcast on the Holler and enter to win!”
OK, class, listen up!

Here’s your assignment for next semester: Take a topic, a lesson or a unit you’re learning […]

Hal Bowman’s Be The One professional development event provides educators with exactly what they’ve been searching for – the most powerful, research-based tools and strategies for revolutionizing classroom and […]

Educators, community leaders, and students gathered on October 24, 2018, for the Spring FIRESummit hosted by the Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative (KVEC). The FIRESummit spotlights hard-working innovators i […]

Achieving Equity and Putting Schools at the Center of Communities
to Reinvent Economically Distressed Rural Region
The Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative (KVEC) and superintendents leading rural public […]

According to HB 128 (2018), schools in Kentucky are required to include instruction on both the Holocaust and genocide in middle and high schools. To assist our districts in planning and implementing this content, […]

You’re invited to participate in Building Bridges to College and Career: Family Engagement for Successful Student Transition, a special opportunity to network and learn about ways to improve postsecondary t […]

KVEC’s FIRECAST highlights creative and determined educators building their classrooms into a one of a kind experience. Our goal is to showcase classroom innovations and to inspire others to help change the n […]

Reaching for Proficiency Across the Curriculum:
Grades 9-12 High-Impact Literacy Instruction in English/LA, Science, and Social Studies
Presented by KVEC Instructional Specialists:
Carole Mullins, Kim Sergent, […]

The Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative (KVEC) focuses on innovative methods for addressing educational and community-based challenges throughout Eastern Kentucky.

Dwyer Gunn a “Pacific Standard” con […]

October 24, 2018 
East Kentucky 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 […]

The 606 Coffee Shop will be Hazard, Kentucky’s newest addition to downtown Hazard. Where you will be welcome to come sit down, enjoy a cup of coffee with friends or get a cup to go! 8 students from Hazard High […]

Reaching for Proficiency Across the Curriculum:
Grades 6-8 High-Impact Literacy Instruction in All Subject Areas
Presented by KVEC Instructional Specialists:
Carole Mullins, Kim Sergent, Katrina Slone and […]

The Social Studies standards are ready for your review and comment.  As you look through them, it is important to recognize and comment on the positive aspects as well as those you think will need refinement or […]

On Thursday, September 6th a team from KYStats led by their Executive Director, Dr. Kate Akers will be leading a workshop to familiarize our region with their resources and the opportunities they provide. The […]

On Monday, August 27th, 45 students from 18 school districts representing 23 schools located in Eastern Kentucky were inducted into the Kentucky Valley Education Cooperative Regional Student Senate. Students from […]

The Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative (KVEC) focuses on innovative methods for addressing educational and community-based challenges throughout Eastern Kentucky.

The Appalachian VOICE recently highlighted […]

What is the thing that binds us all together? No matter who you are or what your profession is – whether you’re a teacher or a designer or a developer – no matter what you do, you always have a story to tell! […]