Daily Archives: August 27, 2015

Candidates named in commissioner search

The Kentucky Board of Education announced the names of the five candidates it is currently considering for the position of commissioner of education.

By |2015-12-18T10:57:19-05:00August 27, 2015|

Superintendent’s Spotlight: Kirk Biggerstaff, Cumberland County

Kirk Biggerstaff The mission of the Cumberland County School District is “Success: Every Student, Every Day!” This mission is the driving force in building a strong foundation for all students in order to assist them in becoming well-prepared for their future educational and career options. It is our goal to support students, teachers, staff and parents by promoting [...]

By |2015-09-03T08:45:22-04:00August 27, 2015|

More Kentucky graduates meet state benchmarks on ACT

More Kentucky public high school graduates are meeting the state’s college-readiness benchmarks on the ACT college-entrance exam, according to data released today by the Kentucky Department of Education.

By |2020-05-07T16:09:01-04:00August 27, 2015|

Alltech STEMposium targeted to science teachers

Alltech will host STEMposium 2015 on Sept. 26 at the Locust Trace AgriScience Center in Lexington. The event features breakout sessions with hands-on professional development opportunities for K-12 science teachers. The event allows teachers to learn how to incorporate engineering practices into all sciences, discover how Design Thinking can generate interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and engage [...]

By |2015-08-26T15:03:12-04:00August 27, 2015|

Stock Market Game teaches economics, investing

Teachers in grades 4-12 may register their students to participate in The Stock Market Game, an interactive, educational simulation and competition that teaches personal finance, economics, technology and team-building skills. It can be used in mathematics, reading, writing, economics, social studies and business classes. Teachers may use the program to reinforce economic and investing concepts and provide real-world applications. Students [...]

By |2015-08-26T15:09:06-04:00August 27, 2015|
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