Daily Archives: November 1, 2012

Kentucky college planning site has updated look, navigation

Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA), like the Kentucky Department of Education, has redesigned its website. The website is arranged for visitors to navigate by audience or by topic. The enhanced site provides students, parents and others information they need to successfully navigate career exploration, college preparation and financial aid processes. KHEAA staff spent a year designing, programming and decreasing [...]

By |2012-10-31T11:33:55-04:00November 1, 2012|

Student nominations sought for Eco-Art Contest

In its fourth year, the Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection (DEP) is soliciting nominations for the 2012-13 Eco-Art Contest. The contest provides an opportunity for students to gain statewide recognition for their artwork as it relates to Kentucky’s environment. Used as a tool for environmental education, art supports DEP’s mission to protect Kentucky’s environment. Multiple awards will be presented to [...]

By |2012-10-31T11:30:22-04:00November 1, 2012|

Close the Deal helping students map college, career course

Lt. Gov. Jerry Abramson Starr Roberts is just the kind of smart young woman you’d want as a friend, a neighbor, or a coworker.  She’s a senior at St. Catharine College, completing degrees in business and early childhood studies, and was elected student body president.  But she almost didn’t go to college at all. As a student at [...]

By |2012-10-31T11:48:35-04:00November 1, 2012|

The Next-Generation Student Council

While always on the minds and agendas of staffers at the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), students are a rarity in the KDE offices. But recently members of the Next-Generation Student Council visited KDE to share their thoughts about classroom engagement, teacher evaluations, finical aid and even school lunch with the Kentucky Department of Education.

By |2019-06-14T15:48:31-04:00November 1, 2012|

MLK Jr. poster and essay contest underway

The Governor’s Office of Minority Empowerment is sponsoring its annual poster and essay contest to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. This year’s theme is “moving beyond the dream to brighten the future.” This contest is open to all students in grades K-12 and offers prizes for the top three winners in the elementary, middle and high school categories. Entries must [...]

By |2012-10-31T11:38:58-04:00November 1, 2012|

Common Core State Standards: more information

As schools across the country move toward implementing the Common Core State Standards, a number of national organizations, including the Council of the Great City Schools and the National Parent Teacher Association, have been producing written materials and creating video and audio segments — in multiple languages — designed to explain the standards to parents in clear, jargon-free terms. A [...]

By |2012-10-31T11:37:00-04:00November 1, 2012|

Norton Center announces spring student matinees

The Norton Center for the Arts in Danville has a new lineup of student matinees. Programs this season include a cross-section of dance, music and theatre to reach students of all ages in order to provide meaningful arts experiences for young audiences. Educators are encouraged to carefully read the center’s student matinee brochure. The Norton Center provides a list of [...]

By |2020-10-09T12:21:57-04:00November 1, 2012|

Kentucky Teacher Leader of the Month: Terri Cox-Cruey, superintendent, Kenton County school district

Terri Cox-Cruey is a firm believer that strong leaders lead by example, model best practices and remain open-minded to new learning opportunities. “At staff meetings, I try to introduce new uses of technology and encourage everyone to work as a team,” said Cox-Cruey, Kentucky Teacher’s Leader of the Month. “I believe it takes a trusting team to accomplish our goals, [...]

By |2012-10-31T12:21:48-04:00November 1, 2012|
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