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Daily Archives: May 3, 2012

PD opportunity for middle and high school teachers

Kentucky State University’s School of Education has been awarded a grant from the Collaborative Center for Literacy Development (CCLD) to offer high-quality professional development opportunities that focus on the literacy development of students in grades 6-12. More specifically, the grant activities will provide information, resources and instructional strategies related to the teaching and assessment of literacy (Common Core Standards for [...]

By |2012-05-02T14:18:44-04:00May 3, 2012|

Governor signs alternative high school diploma legislation

Gov. Steve Beshear signed a bill on Monday that will benefit students with disabilities by allowing them to earn an alternative high school diploma. “We know how important it is that every student receives an education, and how important it is to high school students that they be rewarded with a diploma for their hard work when they successfully complete [...]

By |2012-04-30T14:18:42-04:00May 3, 2012|

Light painting in Rowan County

My assignment: two students and their teacher who discovered something in space. This sounded like a great opportunity to create a concept photo, one that went beyond teachers and students working in a classroom. But what could the photo be?

By |2019-03-21T15:40:45-04:00May 3, 2012|

Beshear appoints two to state education boards

Gov. Steve Beshear has made appointments to two Kentucky boards. Nawanna B. Privett, an education consultant from Lexington, was appointed to the Kentucky Board of Education. She represents the Fifth Supreme Court District. The appointment replaces C. B. Akins Sr., who resigned. Privett's term expires April 14, 2014. Beshear also appointed Michael H. Ross, a teacher at Mason County High School,  to the Education Professional Standards Board [...]

By |2012-05-03T15:55:39-04:00May 3, 2012|

Twitter Town Hall postponed

Education Commissioner Terry Holliday’s Twitter Town Hall scheduled for May 23 has been canceled. The Kentucky Department of Education is looking to reschedule the event in June.    

By |2012-05-02T13:56:27-04:00May 3, 2012|

Hands-on science workshops offered

A Hooked on Science workshop is set for June 11 in Paducah. Teachers will learn how to use classroom and home items to get students excited about science. Teachers will learn how to provide opportunities for students to develop science skills while building fundamental literacy skills, teaching weather, putting together a family science night or setting up an after-school science [...]

By |2012-05-02T14:22:47-04:00May 3, 2012|

Student writing contest underway

Each year the Kentucky Council of Teachers of English/Language Arts conducts a statewide writing contest to recognize young writers in elementary school, middle school, high school and college. Teachers may submit student writing to the contest. Students’ writing can be submitted in several categories. Winners will receive a certificate and recognition at next year’s KCTE/LA conference. They also will have [...]

By |2012-05-02T13:55:05-04:00May 3, 2012|

Registration for Innovations conference is open

Registration is open for the Innovations for Learning Conference May 31 at Bryan Station High School (Fayette County). Space is limited. The event is for administrators or anyone else interested in using technology to improve student learning. Go to https://edtech.fcps.net/ifl/. Look at the “Sessions” list and see what is being offered. Those interested also can see if sessions still have [...]

By |2012-05-02T14:01:59-04:00May 3, 2012|

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