Woodfill Elementary students learn by giving of themselves
13 December 2011
School shows how giving can lead to getting a Blue Ribbon honor.
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Annual goals added to assessment and accountability system
13 December 2011
Conforming to the federal No Child Left Behind Act waiver has sent a ripple of changes through Kentucky’s Unbridled Learning assessment and accountability system.
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True learning is not measured only with a bubble sheet
08 December 2011
A minute per question. That’s the time I was given to answer 120 multiple-choice questions on my Praxis test this morning. This spring, I’ll be graduating with my Rank I in Library Media Education, and the Praxis test is just one part of the certification process. A minute per question is actually more time than [...]
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Changes made to FERPA regulations
08 December 2011
The U.S. Department of Education has released final regulations that amend the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The changes to FERPA regulations are aimed at improving access to data, which will help states evaluate educational programs, allocate limited resources, increase accountability and transparency, and support a culture of innovation and continuous educational improvement. [...]
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Bryant receives Grissom Award
08 December 2011
Kathleen Reutman Bryant received the third annual Dr. Johnnie Grissom Award (Strive for Achievement Through Instructional Equity) from the Kentucky Board of Education on Wednesday. Bryant is executive director of Student/Community Services for the Boone County school district. She was nominated by Karen Cheser, Boone County’s assistant superintendent for Learning Support Services. “There are few [...]
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Sexton receives Robinson Award
08 December 2011
At its meeting in Frankfort Wednesday, the Kentucky Board of Education presented the annual Dr. Samuel Robinson Award to the late Robert Sexton, executive director of the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence. The award was accepted by Sexton’s wife, Pam. Since 2004, the Dr. Samuel Robinson Award has been conferred on an individual or groups in [...]
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Jessamine County Educator Named 2012 Kentucky Superintendent of the Year
08 December 2011
Lu Young, superintendent of Jessamine County Schools, has been selected as the 2012 Kentucky Superintendent of the Year by the Kentucky Association of School Administrators. Young will now compete for the National Superintendent of the Year Award given by the American Association of School Administrators. She was presented with the award during a surprise ceremony [...]
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Districts need to start preparing for Operation Preparation
07 December 2011
Week-long event in March will focus on 8th, 10th graders and their strengths and interests.
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Lifelong dream, career path meet for Kentucky College Coach
06 December 2011
A Kentucky College Coach helps students become career-ready.
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Equity, resources and outcomes key to school technology use
06 December 2011
Technology can be a wonderful tool for learning. It allows access to up-to-date information, increases communication, and offers interactivity and relevance as we prepare ALL students to be college- and career-ready in a global, technology-driven world. It also holds immense instructional promise for students who, due to financial, physical or learning disabilities and other educational [...]
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