Monthly Archives: February 2012

Kentucky Core Academic Standards focus of Feb. 29 TweetFEST

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) will host its next TweetFEST on Wednesday, Feb. 29, inviting teachers and administrators to share resources they’re using to teach the new Kentucky Core Academic Standards (KCAS) during the 2011-12 school year. KDE encourages teachers and administrators who use Twitter to tweet links to resources they are using to implement the KCAS in the [...]

By |2020-11-09T16:41:47-05:00February 28, 2012|

Free book provides advice to adults returning to college

Kentucky adults considering returning to college have a free resource to help them make decisions about higher education. Adults Returning to School is published by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA), the state agency that administers Kentucky student financial aid programs and provides college planning materials. The book provides information about entrance exams, financial aid programs and Kentucky colleges [...]

By |2012-02-22T14:25:12-05:00February 23, 2012|

Junior Duck Stamp Design Contest begins

The Junior Duck Stamp Design Contest is the culmination of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife's Junior Duck Stamp educational program. After studying waterfowl anatomy and habitat, students may demonstrate their knowledge by drawing, painting or sketching a picture of an eligible North American waterfowl species. K-12 students attending public, private or home schools are eligible to enter. Students from around [...]

By |2022-04-10T09:46:30-04:00February 23, 2012|

Health grants awarded to 41 high schools

The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) and its partners have selected 41 high schools to receive grants to develop or improve the nutritional, physical activity or tobacco prevention policies at their schools. The $500 grants are part of the Students Taking Charge program offered by Kentucky Action for Healthy Kids (KYAFHK). Students Taking Charge provides students with the tools [...]

By |2012-02-22T13:34:34-05:00February 23, 2012|

2012 Promising Practices in Character Education Program

Applications are being accepted for the 2012 Promising Practices in Character Education Program, sponsored by the Character Education Partnership (CEP). CEP looks for a wide variety of practices that successfully promote character education among youth, and the group recognizes them annually as Promising Practices. The deadline to apply is March 1.

By |2020-10-21T15:35:50-04:00February 23, 2012|

Award presented to educator for 54 years of service

On Feb. 14, the Kentucky Association of School Administrators (KASA) awarded Fred Williams a Lifetime Achievement Award for 54 years of work in public education. In presenting the award, KASA Executive Director Wayne Young said, “Dr. Williams, you have led the way in developing leaders of excellence, and we thank you for devoting your entire career to Kentucky’s education leaders [...]

By |2012-02-22T13:36:06-05:00February 23, 2012|

Hybrid electric school buses net savings in Kentucky

The Kentucky Clean Fuels Coalition (KCFC) provides the following 2011 update on the Hybrid Electric School Bus Project in Kentucky: 1,169,142 miles driven 39,000 gallons of diesel displaced $152,000 saved 9 mpg average 134 buses on road, (ThomasBuilt and IC) with an additional 26 due in March 35 school districts in program Best performers: Pike County – 11.10 mpg Whitley [...]

By |2012-02-22T13:47:50-05:00February 23, 2012|
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