Monthly Archives: September 2013

Deaf and hard of hearing students thrive with high expectations

Heidi Givens Throughout my time writing for Kentucky Teacher, I have tried to provide awareness about deafness and the education of students who are deaf and hard of hearing. I have done my best to give voice to this unique group of students and the community and culture they represent. With September 22-29 being National Deaf Awareness Week, I deem [...]

By |2013-09-26T15:50:08-04:00September 26, 2013|

24 Ashland Inc. Teacher Achievement Award winners named

The Kentucky Department of Education and Ashland Inc. have selected 24 outstanding Kentucky educators as recipients of the 2014 Ashland Inc. Teacher Achievement Awards (TAA). These teachers qualify to compete for the 2014 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Award, which will be announced next month. The 24 winning teachers, listed by school district, are: Bracken County – Robin Rath-Fultz, Taylor [...]

By |2013-09-26T11:54:57-04:00September 26, 2013|

Five schools chosen as Blue Ribbon Schools

The U. S. Department of Education (USED) has named five Kentucky public schools as 2013 National Blue Ribbon Schools, based on their overall academic excellence or their progress in improving student academic achievement. The five Kentucky schools are: Auburn Elementary, Logan County Beechwood High School, Beechwood Ind. Glendover Elementary, Fayette County Mann Elementary, Boone County Star Elementary, Carter County The [...]

By |2020-03-25T15:57:54-04:00September 26, 2013|

Two new members join SCAAC

Gov. Steve Beshear recently appointed two new members to the School Curriculum, Assessment and Accountability Council to serve for terms expiring April 30, 2014:  The new members include: Jinger D. Carter, of Sturgis, is director of accountability and assessment for Henderson County Schools. She represents assessment coordinators. The appointment replaces Franklin B. Thomas, who has resigned. William A. Owens, of Beattyville, is [...]

By |2019-06-14T14:36:37-04:00September 26, 2013|

Full STEAM ahead

STEAM students are on the fast track to college- and career-readiness.

By |2020-09-29T09:04:55-04:00September 24, 2013|

KYSPRA Conference set for Nov. 7-8

The Kentucky School Public Relations Association (KYSPRA) 2013 Fall Conference, “Communication: A Team Effort,"  will be held Nov. 7-8 in Bowling Green, will and focus on the role of school communications as part of a district team and the community at large. Sessions are for individuals with communication roles and responsibilities, whether as a full-time role or as one of [...]

By |2013-09-16T09:37:56-04:00September 19, 2013|

Kentucky State Fair grows beyond agriculture

The Kentucky State Fair is one of my favorite assignments every year. I really enjoy seeing the students working with the animals in the barns. It’s always something I focus my photography on while I’m at the fair. After the barns, I wander the fair to see what else students are engaged in.

By |2019-02-12T15:33:18-05:00September 19, 2013|

North American International Livestock Exposition field trips

The North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) Education Program invites teachers and their students to take a field trip to the world’s largest purebred livestock show. Students will have up-close experiences with many kinds of farm animals and they’ll learn about the importance of agriculture in our daily lives. There are opportunities to see different animal species on different days – [...]

By |2013-09-18T12:41:04-04:00September 19, 2013|
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