Monthly Archives: April 2013

Three Kentucky schools selected as national Green Ribbon winners

Three Kentucky schools are among 64 schools nationwide that have been named 2013 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools. The program honors schools that are exemplary in reducing environmental impact and costs; improving the health and wellness of students and staff; and providing effective environmental and sustainability education, which incorporates STEM, civic skills and green career pathways.  Kentucky’s National [...]

By |2013-04-29T14:43:26-04:00April 25, 2013|

Daviess County high school secretary receives top state award

Cindy Hudson, the secretary at Daviess County High School in Daviess County, has been chosen as the 2013 recipient of the Kentucky Association of School Administrators’ prestigious Wanda Luttrell Office Professional Award. Named in honor of KASA’s longtime office manager, the award has been presented annually since 1981 to a member of Kentucky’s educational support staff who has contributed significantly to [...]

By |2013-04-25T09:16:54-04:00April 25, 2013|

PIMSER opportunities

The University of Kentucky and the Partnership Institute for Math and Science Education Reform (PIMSER) will host several workshops this summer. Get Ready! Introduction to the Next Generation Science Standards – two sessions this summer to assist teachers with implementing the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in the fall. Infusing the Practices into Units of Study Integrating Engineering into Units [...]

By |2020-09-23T08:52:33-04:00April 25, 2013|

Deadline extended for Next Generation Arts and World Language Integration Academies

The deadline for teachers to apply for the Next-Generation Academies for the Integration of the Arts and World Languages has been extended two weeks to April 29. Two Academies are being offered: June 17-21 Integrating the Arts and World Languages Languages: Spanish and Japanese Location: Jesse Stuart Elementary School in Madisonville June 24-28 Integrating the Arts and World Languages Languages: Spanish and [...]

By |2013-04-25T09:05:32-04:00April 25, 2013|

Call for proposals for science conference

The Kentucky Science Teachers Association (KSTA) is accepting session proposals for its annual KSTA Conference at the Lexington Center and Lexington Hyatt Regency Oct. 31-Nov. 2. The theme is Next Generation Science…NOW! and includes strands on the Next-Generation Science Standards; Science Literacy Reading and Writing; and Integrated Engineering Practices. Those interested can go to the KSTA website and click on [...]

By |2013-04-25T09:01:24-04:00April 25, 2013|

A Key to School Improvement: Empowering Students Beyond the Classroom

Allison Hunt A lot of emphasis has been placed on student empowerment in the classroom, but less attention has focused on student empowerment in the school as a whole. One way to empower students in the school is through the development of a student government with the power to impact school policies. Many student government groups function as [...]

By |2013-06-25T09:26:45-04:00April 25, 2013|

Governor Beshear signs epinephrine pen legislation

Gov. Steve Beshear this week ceremonially signed House Bill 172, a measure to encourage schools to keep emergency medication on hand for children who can suffer severe, life-threatening allergic reactions. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Addia K. Wuchner, of Florence, encourages schools to keep epinephrine pens on the premises.  These pens are used in emergencies to inject potentially lifesaving medication [...]

By |2020-05-08T14:08:30-04:00April 25, 2013|
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