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Semester-long class highlights African American history, contributions Teachers, principals have to help each other succeed in PGES Seneca rolls the bones to raise money Spelling a progression, one letter – and grade level Postsecondary chief talks college/career readiness and teacher recruitment, training and development Gallatin County begins college, career readiness at kindergarten
 
Semester-long class highlights African American history, contributions

Semester-long class highlights African American history, contributions

Madsen excited to show her students there’s so much more to black history than just the slavery era.

Teachers, principals have to help each other succeed in PGES

Teachers, principals have to help each other succeed in PGES

Principals will succeed in the new Principal Professional Growth and Effectiveness System only if they help teachers help students succeed.

Seneca rolls the bones to raise money

Seneca rolls the bones to raise money

Seneca High School (Jefferson County) learned about genocide and raised more than $3,000 in the process.

Spelling a progression, one letter – and grade level – at a time

Spelling a progression, one letter – and grade level – at a time

It’s more important to write than be right sometimes, especially in grades K-2, educators say.

Postsecondary chief talks college/career readiness and teacher recruitment, training and development

Postsecondary chief talks college/career readiness and teacher recruitment, training and development

The KDE, CPE relationship has strengthened as the agencies work collaboratively to improve college and career readiness and teacher retention, preparation and professional development.

Gallatin County begins college, career readiness at kindergarten

Gallatin County begins college, career readiness at kindergarten

Preparation for college begins when students start school in Gallatin County.

Beyond Appreciation

09 May 2013

I recently returned from “Washington Recognition Week” in our nation’s capital and all I can say is that I wish every teacher across Kentucky could be doted on as I and my fellow State Teachers of the Year (STOYs) were during this week.  It was an incredible time. From our time at the White House, [...]

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A thank you to educators as Kentucky sets sights on effectiveness

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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A Key to School Improvement: Empowering Students Beyond the Classroom

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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Reeling in Greatness

16 April 2013

Mark Twain said, “Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.” Throughout my education, I was very fortunate to be surrounded by remarkable teachers who embodied this quote. My sixth-grade teacher, for example, led me [...]

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Governor signs bill to ramp up career, technical education

16 May 2013

Gov. Steve Beshear yesterday ceremonially signed House Bill 207 that unites the state’s two Career and Technical Education (CTE) systems under the guidance of Kentucky’s Department of Education. The goal is to create a unified, more relevant and efficient system to educate and prepare students for the world of work in a real-life setting. “Our students [...]

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Superintendents’ Webcast scheduled for May 31

16 May 2013

The next superintendents’ webcast is Friday, May 31, 2013 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET. One of the topics to be presented is maximizing the flexibility offered by Kentucky’s ESEA waiver. If there are other topics that you would like to have addressed, please e-mail maryann.miller@education.ky.gov . The session will be recorded for those who cannot watch [...]

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‘Pre-K to On Our Way’ training offered

16 May 2013

From Pre-K to On Our Way is a day-long training to promote and support transitions from preschool to public school. The training will be May 31 in Lexington. This event is for preschool or early care teachers, staff and directors, kindergarten and 1st-grade teachers. In this workshop, participants will: review the research on the impact [...]

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Council awards $1.5 million to develop model teacher prep programs

16 May 2013

The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education has awarded $1.5 million to fund model clinical programs for teacher preparation in Kentucky. The three programs seek to improve the effectiveness of how universities provide teacher training. The recipients include: •Eastern Kentucky University, in partnership with Corbin Independent school district •University of Louisville, in partnership with Jefferson County [...]

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Semester-long class highlights African American history, contributions

Semester-long class highlights African American history, contributions

14 May 2013

Madsen excited to show her students there’s so much more to black history than just the slavery era.

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Teachers, principals have to help each other succeed in PGES

Teachers, principals have to help each other succeed in PGES

14 May 2013

Principals will succeed in the new Principal Professional Growth and Effectiveness System only if they help teachers help students succeed.

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KASA Fred Award finalists named

09 May 2013

The Kentucky Association of School Administrators (KASA) announced its list of finalists for the 2013 Fred Award. The Fred Award is designated for non-administrative staff, students and volunteers statewide. It was inspired by Fred Shea, a postman who became the subject of Mark Sanborn’s national bestseller, The Fred Factor. The finalists include: Danny Henderson, bus [...]

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17 districts apply to be Districts of Innovation

09 May 2013

A total of 17 Kentucky public school districts have submitted applications to the Kentucky Department of Education to become Districts of Innovation. The Districts of Innovation legislation, House Bill 37 (2012) — codified as KRS 156.108 and 160.107, provides Kentucky public school districts the opportunity to apply for an exemption from certain administrative regulations and [...]

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