Daily Archives: March 20, 2014

Dollars and sense professional learning opportunity

The Kentucky Council on Economic Education, in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis-Louisville Branch, Indiana Council on Economic Education and the Kentucky Department of Education, is sponsoring the annual Life Fundamental$ Summit, Teaching Dollars and Sense, a summer professional learning opportunity. The summit is designed for K-12 teachers of economics, consumerism and personal finance with tracks for [...]

By |2021-06-30T14:25:35-04:00March 20, 2014|

Marching for equality in Frankfort

Students from Fayette County school district, Franklin County school district, Frankfort Independent school district, Jefferson County school district, Covington Independent school district, Newport Independent school district and others held signs for equality as they marched in Frankfort on a chilly, but sunny morning.

By |2019-03-22T15:33:37-04:00March 20, 2014|

Superintendents’ Spotlight: Sean Horne, Russell Independent

Sean Horne From enhanced scholastic opportunities to a diverse array of sports teams and student clubs, in the Russell Independent school district, ALL students are encouraged to take risks and step outside of their comfort zone to stretch their academic, athletic, and personal identities.  Russell Independent is revered for its achievements throughout the years, but the district also [...]

By |2014-03-19T10:08:56-04:00March 20, 2014|

Nominations open for 2015 Kentucky Teacher Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2015 Kentucky Teacher Awards, sponsored by the Kentucky Department of Education and Ashland Inc. Nominations may be submitted electronically by visiting the 2015 Kentucky Teacher of the Year website at kentuckytoy.com. The deadline for nominations is May 15. Any full-time public school teacher in the state with at least three years of experience is [...]

By |2014-03-19T16:11:09-04:00March 20, 2014|

History conference call for proposals

A call for proposals is currently underway for educator presentations at the 2014 Kentucky History Education Conference, which will be held July 10 at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History in Frankfort. This year’s conference will be based around the 2014-15 National History Day theme; Leadership and Legacy in History. Educators who may have innovative classroom practices (especially [...]

By |2014-03-19T12:10:07-04:00March 20, 2014|

KASC offering summer academies

The Kentucky Association of School Councils has planned a variety of summer academies to equip educators with the tools they need to succeed. Academies will be held in Lexington, Corbin, Bowling Green, at the Jenny Wiley State Resort Park and at Mason County Middle School. Offerings include: Teacher Professional Growth and Effectiveness System (PGES) Implementation Tools – This session will [...]

By |2014-03-19T16:48:42-04:00March 20, 2014|

Storytelling festival at Cumberland Falls on April 11

Four nationally known storytellers will share the stage during a storytelling festival at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park on April 11. The program includes storytelling sessions, a wildlife program, tour of Cumberland Falls and frontier history. Cost is $3 per student. Chaperones and teachers are free. Vendors also will be demonstrating and selling traditional and Kentucky Made crafts all around the [...]

By |2014-03-19T12:04:26-04:00March 20, 2014|
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