Monthly Archives: May 2014

Superintendents’ Spotlight: Mike Howard, Harlan County

Mike Howard There are many great programs and activities taking place in the Harlan County school district. One of those the district’s administration is most pleased with is the success of the dual credit college classes offered at Harlan County High School through Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College. The program is a win-win situation for students and [...]

By |2014-05-25T11:15:16-04:00May 29, 2014|

Breedlove named Gatton Academy director

Lynette Breedlove, a gifted and talented educator from Texas, has been named new director of the Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky at Western Kentucky University. Breedlove, who will start at the end of July, will succeed Tim Gott, the academy’s first director. Gott will retire June 30. “The Gatton Academy is a remarkable place for bright and [...]

By |2014-05-28T20:58:40-04:00May 29, 2014|

WKU offers day of professional learning

The School of Teacher Education at Western Kentucky University (WKU) is hosting a day of professional activities based on the theme Change Your Luck with the Professional Growth and Effectiveness System (PGES). The 2014 School of Teacher Summer Conference is dedicated to offering professional development, research presented by WKU graduate students, Makererspace engagement activities and practical applications of the Framework for Teaching. The [...]

By |2020-10-14T10:25:05-04:00May 29, 2014|

Library media specialists making lasting impressions as leaders

Joan Wood, a library media specialist at Lebanon Elementary School (Marion County), and retired teacher Sharon Calhoun with their former student Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Ben Revere.Photo submitted Joan Wood, a library media specialist at Lebanon Elementary School (Marion County) for the past eight years, has a library with a brand emphasizing that readers are leaders. “So leadership is [...]

By |2014-05-29T08:18:39-04:00May 29, 2014|

Chinese language grants available through UK Confucius Institute

The University of Kentucky Confucius Institute (UKCI) supplies all start-up and annual funds to help K-12 and post-secondary schools establish Chinese language and culture programs with a “Confucius Classroom.” Currently, schools in 27 states and the District of Columbia are participating in this program. Teacher salary is paid by Confucius Institute Headquarters. Materials provided include Multimedia equipment, teaching venue improvements, [...]

By |2014-05-29T08:21:30-04:00May 28, 2014|

The angst and anticipation of PGES

Education Commissioner Terry Holliday In order for more students to achieve success by reaching college- and career-readiness standards, we must have a highly effective teacher in every classroom, a highly effective leader in every school, a highly effective leader in every school district, and strong support and guidance from the state through the General Assembly, Kentucky Department of [...]

By |2020-01-28T10:47:38-05:00May 27, 2014|

Call for presenters for learning conference now open

The “Where Ideas Take FLIGHT (Future Lesson Ideas Gathered Here Today)” Institute, sponsored by Bullitt County Public Schools and the Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative, would like to invite technology specialists (TIS/TRT), administrators, and teachers of all grades, subjects, and skill levels to present at this year’s conference. Our goal is to encourage everyone to take FLIGHT (Future Lesson Ideas Gathered [...]

By |2020-09-22T10:57:44-04:00May 22, 2014|

Presenters sought for National School Boards Association Conference in Nashville

The National School Boards Association (NSBA) annual conference will be closer to Kentucky than it has been in decades when NSBA comes to Nashville next March 21-23, and the organization wants Kentucky boards and districts on the agenda. A Call for Proposals website is now open for clinics by district teams. Proposals are being sought for high-quality, breakout sessions that [...]

By |2014-05-20T08:40:07-04:00May 22, 2014|

SREB college- and career-readiness standards networking conference on July 14-16

The Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) is extending an invitation for superintendents  to attend SREB’s College- and Career-Readiness Standards Networking Conference on July 14-16, 2014, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn. This year, Melinda Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will keynote the opening session on July 14 at 1 p.m. For information [...]

By |2020-09-22T10:58:16-04:00May 22, 2014|
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