Monthly Archives: November 2011

Parent leadership institute turns 15

The Prichard Committee’s Commonwealth Institute for Parent Leadership (CIPL) opened its 15th annual session in August, promising to push the number of fellows statewide to more than 1,600 by year’s end. The program has been replicated in several states and studied by researchers to determine its success in developing a cadre of informed advocates for improvement in their local schools. [...]

By |2011-11-23T08:05:35-05:00November 24, 2011|

Discovering best practices in college/career readiness, graduation rates

When looking at the most recent college/career readiness (CCR) rates and graduation rates, it is clear that some districts are making significant strides toward student success. In an effort to better understand how districts are effectively reaching their goals and how the state might work to spread these practices, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) will conduct targeted site visits. [...]

By |2011-11-21T15:10:20-05:00November 24, 2011|

First Lady sponsoring essay contest

To celebrate the 59th governor’s inauguration, First Lady Jane Beshear is sponsoring an essay contest for middle school students. The theme of the contest is “Kentucky Forward – I Can Help.” In 250 words or less, students are asked to describe what they can do to help move Kentucky toward a better and brighter future. Students in grades 6-8 are [...]

By |2011-11-22T15:09:06-05:00November 24, 2011|

Next superintendents’ webcast scheduled for Dec. 16

The next superintendents’ webcast is scheduled for Dec.16 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. (EST). The topic will be an update on the final version of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act waiver request that was submitted to the U.S. Department of Education by the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) in November. The discussion will focus on revisions that were made [...]

By |2011-11-21T15:03:18-05:00November 24, 2011|

Student nominations sought for Eco-Art contest

The Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking nominations for the 2011–12 Eco-Art Contest, formerly known as the Green Art Contest. Multiple awards will be presented to eligible Kentucky high school students who create art using the contest themes or categories of conservation, pollution prevention and environmental protection. Students may submit artwork using the media types of drawing/painting/print, mixed [...]

By |2011-11-23T08:09:39-05:00November 24, 2011|

Frankfort Independent teacher earns USTA honor

Cindy Bramble, a 5th-grade teacher at Second Street School (Frankfort Independent), has been awarded the Bruce Stone Educational Merit Award by the U.S. Tennis Association Southern Region. This award recognizes an individual who has developed an outstanding tennis program that provides leadership and inspiration in junior programs for schools, colleges, parks and playgrounds, and benefits the growth of tennis. Bramble [...]

By |2011-11-22T14:57:52-05:00November 24, 2011|

Anti-bullying event planned

Quest Education Systems is hosting one-day, anti-bullying workshops Feb. 27 through March 1, 2012 in four Kentucky cities: Owensboro (Feb. 27), Bowling Green (Feb. 28), Corbin (Feb. 29) and Frankfort (March 1). K-12 teachers and administrators will learn about the five types of bullying, how to identify each type, what to do when they occur, and how to prevent them [...]

By |2011-11-15T10:25:49-05:00November 17, 2011|
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