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NEED regional coordinator sought

The Kentucky Association for Environmental Education (KAEE) is looking for a regional coordinator for the Kentucky NEED project. This is a full-time contractor position to coordinate regional energy education program and to provide teacher/school district support in central Kentucky. The position closes Nov. 30. Send cover letter and resume tomailto:jobs@need.org. For more information, contact Ashley Hoffman.  

By |2011-11-15T10:29:29-05:00November 17, 2011|

Mathematics/science partnership reviewers needed

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is seeking qualified individuals to review mathematics and science partnerships applications. Partnerships involving science, technology, engineering and/or mathematics faculty from institutions of higher education and high needs schools/districts are eligible to apply for these funds. KDE anticipates funding approximately five applications. For this review, KDE is seeking people with an in-depth understanding of research-based [...]

By |2011-11-15T10:32:24-05:00November 17, 2011|

Autism listserv started

A listserv dedicated to discussions about autism has been started for the benefit of parents, educators and therapists who are concerned with autism spectrum disorders. Those interested can find the subscription page at www.coe.uky.edu/lists/kylists.php.  

By |2011-11-15T10:22:49-05:00November 17, 2011|

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. essay, visual arts contest entries sought

The Martin Luther King, Jr. State Commission is seeking essays and artwork for the King Award for 2012 with the theme “Exploring the ‘King’ in You.” Kindergarten to 12th-grade students may submit an essay or two-dimensional artwork that reflects the students’ most inspired Dr. King moment or speech, correlated with the theme and indicating how they are using that inspiration [...]

By |2011-11-08T11:34:59-05:00November 10, 2011|

Scientists, doctors or engineers needed

The application deadline for the 2012-13 AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowships is Dec. 5. Placement opportunities are available in congressional offices and 15 executive branch agencies. The five fellowship areas offered for September 2012 through August 2013 are congressional; diplomacy, security and development; energy, environment and agriculture; health, education and human services; and Roger Revelle Fellowship in Global Stewardship. [...]

By |2011-11-02T09:25:18-04:00November 3, 2011|

25th anniversary of Forward in the Fifth celebrated

Forward in the Fifth – a nonprofit organization created in 1986 by U.S. Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) to reverse southern and eastern Kentucky’s low educational attainment levels – will celebrate its 25th anniversary on Nov. 7 in Hazard with an awards luncheon and Unbridled Learning Educational Summit. Educators, business leaders, parents and students from across the region will meet [...]

By |2011-11-02T09:02:19-04:00November 3, 2011|

‘Letters About Literature’ call for student entries

Letters About Literature (LAL), a national reading and writing promotion program of the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress, invites young readers in grades 4-12 to enter this year’s LAL letter-writing competition. The contest challenges young readers to write a personal letters of reflection to authors that have changed their view of the world. LAL awards prizes [...]

By |2011-10-26T11:05:05-04:00October 27, 2011|

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program begins Nov. 7

Kentucky’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) begins Nov. 7 and provides financial assistance toward utility bills or the purchase of bulk heating sources such as propane, kerosene, wood, coal and other fuels. Schools can help spread the word about LIHEAP by sharing information in parent newsletters, backpack messages and through other means. For more information, contact Kate Haydon [...]

By |2011-10-26T11:04:05-04:00October 27, 2011|

KTA Professional Development Day

The Kentucky Theater Association’s annual Professional Development Day, which is designed for teachers with all levels of experience teaching drama, is scheduled for Nov. 12. KTA’s Professional Development Day is held in conjunction with its annual conference, which features a high school one-act play festival, a community theater play festival and auditions for performers seeking acting opportunities around the country. [...]

By |2011-10-26T10:28:52-04:00October 27, 2011|
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