K-12 News

Watch Highlights of the Kentucky Education Summit 2021

Allison NeCamp Day

Allison NeCamp Day, KET Education Staff

November 17, 2021

KET will air a highlights program of the 2021 Kentucky Education Summit, a two-day event in Louisville that featured state and national education reform leaders discussing how to build a stronger education system in Kentucky. The 2021 Kentucky Department of Education Summit Highlights Program airs on November 21 and 22.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with PBS LearningMedia

Allison NeCamp Day

Allison NeCamp Day, KET Education Staff

November 17, 2021

It’s almost time for Thanksgiving, and KET has FREE instructional resources that educators at home and in schools can use to help students learn about the holiday, the history, and about being thankful, too! Here are just a few of PBS LearningMedia’s multimedia resources for grades Pre-K-12.

Resources for Veterans Day

Allison NeCamp Day

Allison NeCamp Day, KET Education Staff

November 9, 2021

Teach students about Veterans Day and why we honor those who have served and are serving in the U.S. military. Educators can use PBS LearningMedia’s free, multimedia K-12 instructional resources to engage students with historical accounts, many from veterans themselves.

Experts offer advice on applying for financial aid

Allison NeCamp Day

Allison NeCamp Day, KET Education Staff

November 1, 2021

College should be a time of growth and discovery, but for many it can also be a source of stress as students and parents try to find a way to pay for it. Fortunately, financial aid assistance is available. KET’s College Financial Aid 2022: Education Matters offers help in navigating the all-important college financial aid application process.

Resources for Media Literacy Week

Allison NeCamp Day

Allison NeCamp Day, KET Education Staff

October 27, 2021

It’s the 7th Annual U.S. Media Literacy Week, and to celebrate we’ve got FREE instructional resources that educators at home and in schools can use to help students be media savvy critical thinkers! Here are just a few of PBS LearningMedia’s multimedia resources for grades Pre-K-12 (most include teacher support materials!) and PD for teachers.

Scary stories from around the world

Allison NeCamp Day

Allison NeCamp Day, KET Education Staff

October 25, 2021

As Halloween approaches, get your students in a spooky mood with eerie stories from all over the world from our World of Stories collection on PBS LearningMedia.

Happy National Arts and Humanities Month

Allison NeCamp Day

Allison NeCamp Day, KET Education Staff

October 15, 2021

The arts bring us together, tell our story, teach us history, and give us a vision for the future. Without them the world would be very dull and uneventful. To celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month, here are some resources to explore and use in your classroom. This is just a tiny sample of what’s available in PBS LearningMedia, so take a look around to discover more!

New film and classroom materials focus on Frontier Nursing Service

Allison NeCamp Day

Allison NeCamp Day, KET Education Staff

October 13, 2021

Angels on Horseback: Midwives in the Mountains, a new KET film narrated by Ashley Judd, recounts the remarkable story of the women of the Frontier Nursing Service that established professional midwifery in America during one of the most challenging times in the nation’s history.

Resources for World Mental Health Day

Allison NeCamp Day

Allison NeCamp Day, KET Education Staff

October 5, 2021

KET Education's new Youth Mental Health page features social and emotional learning and other youth mental health focused resources available to educators. You’ll find a wealth of videos and activities available on PBS LearningMedia, comprehensive professional development courses, and full episodes from KET’s youth mental health initiative.

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