07 May 2013
The 2012-13 school year has been a busy one for Kentucky public education. Educators have undertaken a number of initiatives and realized some major achievements as we work to transform schools into vibrant, engaging and innovative places that equip Kentucky’s children with the knowledge and skills they will need to succeed in a 21st-century world. [...]
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25 April 2013
A lot of emphasis has been placed on student empowerment in the classroom, but less attention has focused on student empowerment in the school as a whole. One way to empower students in the school is through the development of a student government with the power to impact school policies. Many student government groups function [...]
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18 June 2013
KSD students learn through creation of mural, hip hop routines.
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13 June 2013
A few weeks ago I breathed a huge sigh of relief as I submitted my Profile of Professional Growth for National Board Certification renewal. There are many teachers out there, whether you are a first time candidate or certified teacher, seeking the required 10 year renewal, who understand the sense of satisfaction I felt. Now [...]
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13 June 2013
Due to a conflict with KASS, the June 19th Superintendent’s’ Webcast has been cancelled. KDE will be at both KASS and KASA and important items will continue to be communicated through Fast Five and Monday Memo e-mails. The Superintendents’ Webcasts will resume in late July.
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13 June 2013
Education Week’s 2013 “Diploma Counts” report shows the Kentucky graduation rate is among the most improved in the nation. The rate moved from 63.7 percent for the class of 2000 to 77.2 percent for the class of 2010 (the latest data available), an increase of 13.5 points and the third most improved among all states. [...]
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13 June 2013
The results from the interactive survey that was given during the May 31 Superintendents’ Webcast are now available as is the webcast archive recording. Both are available by going to the KDE website and selecting Commissioner of Education and then webcasts on the left. Superintendents answered questions on maximizing flexibility from the ESEA waiver, end-of-course [...]
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11 June 2013
The Kentucky Board of Education publicly supported the Common Core State Standards and adopted new science standards at its June meeting.
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06 June 2013
The Kentucky Board of Education presented Louisville businessman Jim Allen with the 13th annual Joseph W. Kelly Award at its meeting this week. The award is given to businesspeople who offer outstanding leadership and service toward promoting school improvement and equitable educational opportunities for all Kentucky children. Allen is the chairman and CEO of Hilliard [...]
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06 June 2013
Apply for a chance to show off your school’s musical performance skills at the 2014 National School Boards Association Annual Conference in New Orleans. Three high school musical groups are invited to perform at the NSBA conference each year. Don’t miss the opportunity to highlight your school’s talent – submit your performance group’s application today. [...]
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06 June 2013
A North Carolina administrator who earlier this year was chosen as national superintendent of the year will speak at this month’s summer conference of the Kentucky Association of School Superintendents (KASS), June 19-21. Mark A. Edwards, superintendent of Mooresville School district, was honored in February by the American Association of School Administrators. He will speak [...]
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04 June 2013
Cloverport Independent already benefitting from P-12 1:1 initiative.
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Teachers learn to teach art by becoming students
Ezel focuses on high expectations for all students
Getting a better sense for the arts
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