Monthly Archives: October 2012

2013 mathematics, science partner RFA and call for reviewers

Kentucky’s Mathematics and Science Partnership (MSP) program is designed to improve the performance of teachers, students and administrators in the areas of mathematics, science, technology and engineering. The MSP program is based on the premise that everyone benefits when K-12 education (teachers and administrators) and higher education institutions work closely together to improve mathematics and science learning. It emphasizes the [...]

By |2012-10-25T09:18:57-04:00October 25, 2012|

Parks discount offered to public employees

The Kentucky State Parks are once again offering the Commonwealth Connection discount for all local, state and federal employees and retirees for 2012-13. The Kentucky State Parks offer more than 250 miles of hiking trails, wildlife viewing, golf and other outdoor adventure. With this program, reduced rates on lodge rooms and cottages at 17 resort parks are offered. These rates [...]

By |2023-12-13T09:36:33-05:00October 25, 2012|

Federal grant to improve special needs training

Kentucky and 21 other states will share $24 million in grant money from the U.S. Department of Education to improve personnel training systems to help children with disabilities. In the first year of the five-year grant, Kentucky will receive $1,137,671 from the State Personnel Development Grants Program, authorized by the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The program provides [...]

By |2020-01-22T15:26:51-05:00October 25, 2012|

Nominations sought for 2012 Dr. Johnnie Grissom Award

Dr. Johnnie Grissom served as a long-time Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) employee in the role of associate commissioner for the Office of Special Instructional Services. She provided magnificent commitment, service and leadership, striving to help all students achieve at high levels through instructional equity and in closing the achievement gap. Her colleagues at KDE know first-hand of her passion [...]

By |2012-10-23T08:29:59-04:00October 25, 2012|

Three public schools earn Blue Ribbon honors

Three Kentucky public schools have been designated as 2012 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education. The three are: Trapp Elementary, Clark County Rosa Parks Elementary, Fayette County Porter Elementary, Johnson County Rock Creek Elementary in Louisville; Notre Dame Academy in Park Hills; St. Henry High in Erlanger; Saint James Catholic Regional School in Elizabethtown; and Seton [...]

By |2012-10-16T09:03:31-04:00October 18, 2012|
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