Murray Independent

Learning while teaching

Holly Bloodworth shares how she learned what teachers discover by traveling abroad can impact what they do in their own classrooms.

By |2016-07-11T11:58:08-04:00July 12, 2016|

Four Kentucky public schools win Blue Ribbon honors

Beechwood Elementary, Bush Elementary, Murray High School and The School for the Creative and Performing Arts in Fayette County are among 335 public and private, elementary, middle and high schools across the country recognized by the U. S. Department of Education as 2015 National Blue Ribbon Schools

By |2015-12-18T10:49:55-05:00September 29, 2015|

Test taking time

The end of the school year brings excitement and a bit of relief. For high school students, the relief comes after finished end-of-course exams. That’s what I came across as I visited Murray High School in the Murray Independent school district, a District of Distinction.

By |2018-08-23T15:04:38-04:00May 21, 2015|

9 schools, district recognized for best practices

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) recognized nine schools and one district for best practices during the second annual Continuous Improvement Summit on Tuesday. Education Commissioner Terry Holliday presented each winner with a $500 check that can be used toward school improvement. “We have some terrific work going on in our schools and districts,” Holliday said. “Their efforts to create [...]

By |2019-03-12T16:27:39-04:00September 25, 2014|

Momentum is growing for teacher leadership

Holly Bloodworth Leadership can take many forms. It can be take charge or by example. It can be a position or an attitude. It can be a mission or by default.  Leadership is essential to any endeavor. It is critical for success. Leadership is vital for improvement and growth, and it is there for the taking. If there [...]

By |2014-03-26T09:54:05-04:00March 27, 2014|

Grandparents enjoy lunch, enjoy the school

A while back I visited Kentucky Teacher of the Year Holly Bloodworth and her class at Murray Elementary School (Murray Independent). Principal Denise Richards mentioned that it was grandparents’ lunch day.

By |2019-06-11T16:00:27-04:00January 23, 2014|

Students share insight with Commissioner Holliday

By Amy Wallot amy.wallot@education.ky.gov Members of the third installment of the Next-Generation Student Council recently visited the offices of the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) for a day of learning and sharing. They met with Commissioner Terry Holliday and state Rep. Derrick Graham, D-Frankfort, and learned about the Professional Growth and Effectiveness System and the LYNC Toolkit from members of the KDE staff. [...]

By |2013-11-21T08:46:08-05:00November 21, 2013|
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