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Getting a better sense for the arts State board supports Common Core, Next-Generation Science Standards District puts technology in every student’s hands, even the littlest ones Six Kentucky teachers among latest NSTA fellows Behavior programs help Calloway focus on academics, college/career readiness Bell County teachers growing in confidence and content knowledge
 
Getting a better sense for the arts

Getting a better sense for the arts

KSD students learn through creation of mural, hip hop routines.

State board supports Common Core, Next-Generation Science Standards

State board supports Common Core, Next-Generation Science Standards

The Kentucky Board of Education publicly supported the Common Core State Standards and adopted new science standards at its June meeting.

District puts technology in every student’s hands, even the littlest ones

District puts technology in every student’s hands, even the littlest ones

Cloverport Independent already benefitting from P-12 1:1 initiative.

Six Kentucky teachers among latest NSTA fellows

Six Kentucky teachers among latest NSTA fellows

New science teachers praise program that helps them grow.

Behavior programs help Calloway focus on academics, college/career readiness

Behavior programs help Calloway focus on academics, college/career readiness

Focusing on discipline at the elementary and middle school level seems to be adding up to improved college- and career-readiness scores in Calloway County.

Bell County teachers growing in confidence and content knowledge

Bell County teachers growing in confidence and content knowledge

District English/language arts meetings are putting teachers on the same page.

Governor Beshear signs epinephrine pen legislation

25 April 2013

Gov. Steve Beshear this week ceremonially signed House Bill 172, a measure to encourage schools to keep emergency medication on hand for children who can suffer severe, life-threatening allergic reactions. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Addia K. Wuchner, of Florence, encourages schools to keep epinephrine pens on the premises.  These pens are used in emergencies [...]

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Parent involvement involves careful planning, communications

23 April 2013

I recently received the following letter from a teacher regarding parent involvement and the challenges she faces getting parents engaged with her classroom and school. Parent involvement is vital to the work we are undertaking in Kentucky schools, yet I know it can be difficult to get parents engaged and involved in our schools. I wanted to share the letter [...]

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Teachers, extension agent team up to provide students Recipe for Life

Teachers, extension agent team up to provide students Recipe for Life

23 April 2013

Fifth-grade teachers in Pendleton County are working with their local Family and Consumer Science Extension agent to provide students with a Recipe for Life.

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Convergence of initiatives will help teachers grow

Convergence of initiatives will help teachers grow

23 April 2013

More professional learning opportunities will assist teachers and administrators in improving their practices.

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A quilt to remember

18 April 2013

When Kentucky Education Commissioner Terry Holliday looks up from his desk, before him hangs a custom-made quilt expertly designed, sewn and quilted by his sister-in-law, Libby Holliday, who lives in Belton, South Carolina. Based on the craftsmanship, it is clear she does this work professionally. But this is no ordinary wall hanging. This quilt was [...]

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Kentucky partners with national group to engage teachers

18 April 2013

In an effort to better engage teachers in the implementation of Kentucky’s Professional Growth and Effectiveness System (PGES), the Kentucky Department of Education, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, the Kentucky Education Association, and the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence have announced a partnership with Hope Street Group, a national nonprofit organization known for its teacher [...]

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Two Kentucky teachers selected for Dream Team

18 April 2013

Leslie Lloyd said she applied to be a member of LearnZillion’s Dream Team because she wanted the chance to have an impact on students on a national scale. She also wanted to learn from nationally recognized master teachers. “I am always about reflection and learning new things, and I really think that this opportunity will [...]

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Kentucky’s college- and career-readiness efforts recognized

18 April 2013

Gov. Steve Beshear and Education Commissioner Terry Holliday teamed up with ACT, Inc. this week to celebrate Kentucky’s progress toward the goal of college- and career-readiness for all students and recognize those who embody or advance the state’s commitment to preparing students for success. “From preschool to career, getting students ready to take the next [...]

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Teacher and principal effectiveness bill signed

18 April 2013

Advocating that all Kentucky children deserve to be taught by an effective teacher at a school led by an effective principal, Gov. Steve Beshear once again indicated his support for a statewide system promoting educator growth and effectiveness in Kentucky. Gov. Beshear put his signature on House Bill 180 during a private ceremonial bill signing [...]

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New fund to provide support for innovative teachers, schools

18 April 2013

Several business, government and education leaders announced this week the launch of a new non-profit organization that will encourage and support innovative new approaches in Kentucky classrooms. The announcement came at a news conference at the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce headquarters in Frankfort. The Fund for Transforming Education in Kentucky (The Fund) will start off [...]

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