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Yearly Archives: 2012

Lt. Gov. Abramson joins Campbell County officials to launch ‘Close the Deal’

Lieutenant Governor Jerry Abramson  joined local officials, educators and the business community yesterday to launch a state pilot program challenging Campbell County High School seniors to pursue additional education after they graduate.   The Close the Deal initiative creates a college-going culture in high schools for students who aren’t yet considering higher education. The program supports high school counselors, and [...]

By |2012-10-03T13:29:27-04:00October 4, 2012|

Kentucky Teacher Leader of the Month: Gerda Wise, principal, Kathryn Winn Elementary, Carroll County

Every morning in the Kathryn Winn Elementary School (Carroll County) gymnasium, Principal Gerda Wise leads to students in a college chant before they leave for their classrooms. “Hey, first grade. When are you going to college?” Winn asks. “We are going to college to get some knowledge in 2024,” students reply. Wise repeats the college chant for remaining grades, and [...]

By |2018-10-05T11:23:57-04:00October 4, 2012|

Advising paves the way for college and career readiness

Education Commissioner Terry Holliday With more jobs requiring at least some postsecondary education or training, college and career readiness is driving major changes that are taking root in Kentucky public schools. The implementation of more rigorous academic standards that are aligned with the concepts and 21st century skills students need to know to succeed in college and the [...]

By |2020-09-23T09:37:16-04:00October 2, 2012|

World language focus of U.S. Department of Education visit

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Tony Miller spent time in Lexington last week as part of a national tour aimed at highlighting  notable school programs. Miller visited Picadome Elementary School, where he watched a Japanese language class and praised the Fayette County Schools for offering Spanish, Chinese and Japanese instruction in all grades. The visit was part of the 2012 Education [...]

By |2012-09-27T09:27:00-04:00September 27, 2012|

AP participation, high scores rise

The number of Kentucky public high school students taking Advanced Placement (AP) examinations and scoring at high levels continues to rise, according to data released this week by the College Board.

By |2019-06-13T14:47:34-04:00September 27, 2012|

Economics video contest open to K-12 students, teachers

The Council for Economic Education (CEE) has launched an election video contest for K-12 classroom teachers. This contest has students ask, via their teachers, for the best economic advice they can give our new president. Teachers should record one student, or a group of students, answering the question “What should the next president do to improve the economy?” This contest [...]

By |2012-09-25T14:19:50-04:00September 27, 2012|

Mobile app for crisis information available

The Kentucky Center for School Safety (KCSS) recently announced the launch of a mobile application for rapid access to online resources and emergency procedures for elementary and secondary school leaders. According to KCSS Executive Director Jon Akers, the mobile app can be used on any smartphone or tablet computer for rapid access to emergency response protocols and planning information when [...]

By |2012-09-25T13:55:40-04:00September 27, 2012|

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