Jefferson County

Blue Ribbon winner Norton Elementary wants to be even better

Emily Iliff, the assistant-principal of Norton Elementary, says that part of what makes her school so successful is the family atmosphere that exists inside the schoolhouse walls. Norton recently was named a 2017 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.

By |2020-03-25T16:00:10-04:00November 28, 2017|

Best Practices schools recognized

During the annual Continuous Improvement Summit Sept. 19 in Lexington, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) recognized five schools and two districts for best practices.

By |2017-09-20T13:47:25-04:00September 19, 2017|

2017 Kentucky Winner’s Circle schools recognized

The Kentucky Department of Education recognized 10 Kentucky public schools on Sept. 18 for outstanding teaching and learning conditions. These Winners’ Circle schools were recognized for their effective teaching and school leadership practices and will be shared as models of best practices across the state.

By |2020-08-25T10:24:18-04:00September 18, 2017|

YoungArts accepting applications for its national arts competition

YoungArts is now accepting applications for its 2017 national arts competition, which offers students up to $10,000 in cash awards, mentorship and professional support, and opportunities to take master classes taught by accomplished artists.

By |2017-08-29T11:39:24-04:00September 7, 2017|
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