Emphasis on informational texts enhances literacy at early primary level
11 October 2011
Young children are drawn to informational text, especially when the subject interests them.
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Kentucky Teacher Leader of the Month: Kim Johnson, Owensboro Independent
06 October 2011
Kim Johnson, special education director for the Owensboro Independent school district, said a strong leader is someone who communicates effectively, is hands-on and focuses on the needs of students. Johnson is no stranger to being classified as a leader. Last July, she was awarded the Kentucky Association of School Administrator’s Spirit of a Leader Award. [...]
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Extending learning with technology
04 October 2011
Woodford County successfully launching 1:1 iPad initiative for high school students.
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Preparing for proficiency starts now
04 October 2011
Kentucky has made tremendous progress in improving education for all children over the past several decades. Today our state is seen as an education leader, in a large part due the passage of Senate Bill 1, and our drive and commitment to raise the bar for our students. Yet, despite our successes, the release of [...]
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NBCTs encourage educators to use state as a model
04 October 2011
National Board Certified Teachers tell peers collaboration is the key to education reform in Kentucky.
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Education commissioner hosts Twitter Town Hall
03 October 2011
Kentucky Education Commissioner Terry Holliday will participate in the first-ever #AskDocH Twitter Town Hall on Thursday, October 6, from 4 to 5 p.m. ET. The town hall also will be presented live on the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) webcast channel. Twitter users can submit questions to Commissioner Holliday using the hashtag #AskDocH. “Communications is [...]
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Nine named semifinalist for 2012 Kentucky Teacher of the Year
29 September 2011
Nine outstanding teachers from around the state – three elementary school teachers, three middle school teachers and three high school teachers – are semifinalists for the 2012 Kentucky Teacher of the Year award, the Kentucky Department of Education and Ashland Inc. announced today. Winners of the Elementary, Middle and High School Teacher of the Year [...]
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Beshear makes appointments to education boards, commissions
29 September 2011
Gov. Steve Beshear recently made several appointments to school- and youth-related boards, commissions and panels. The governor appointed the following members to the Center for School Safety Board of Directors to serve for the remainder of the unexpired terms, which end July 27, 2012: James Evans Jr. of Beattyville is the superintendent of Lee County [...]
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College readiness partnership announces selection of state leadership teams
29 September 2011
Kentucky is one of seven states recently selected to participate in the College Readiness Partnership (CRP). The CRP is a collaborative effort between the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) and the State Higher Education Executive Officers (SHEEO). The partnership’s goal is to promote broad [...]
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Free personal finance and economics resources
29 September 2011
The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis has free resources for personal finance teachers that are interactive, engaging resources. Resources include online courses on personal finance topics, such as responsible use of credit, credit reports, income and taxes, saving and budgeting, and the Federal Reserve System. Podcasts, interactive whiteboard applications and lesson plans also are [...]
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