Members of the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) commend Governor Steve Beshear for his courage and wisdom in making education the top priority in his 2014-16 proposed budget. “The Governor had to make some really hard choices, many at the expense of other state agencies,” said KBE Chairman Roger Marcum. “The state board and I are extremely appreciative that the [...]
Kentucky’s world language teacher of the year uses innovative methods and technology to reach her students.
Mike Borchers The Ludlow Independent school district has been named a Proficient District and both the elementary and high schools made significant gains during the 2012-13 school year. In addition to gains in student assessment, the district has several other initiatives in the areas of community engagement, dual credit course options, mentoring and more. Ludlow Independent is working [...]
Melanie Trowel As educators, we want our students to be effective problem solvers and critical thinkers so they are prepared for the rigorous challenges of college and careers upon graduation. Being a mother of six children and a teacher for 15 years has given me some perspective on education and what I see happening in classrooms. I want [...]
Education Commissioner Terry Holliday praised Gov. Steve Beshear’s proposed 2015-16 biennial budget and the Governor’s commitment to reinvesting in education.
Kentucky high school students on campus at Morehead State University for the Insight program.Photo by Amy Wallot, June 13, 2013 Education Commissioner Terry Holliday praised Kentucky teachers, administrators, parents, students, business and community members recently following the release of an annual assessment of all states on key education indicators. Each year, Education Week (a national publication that focuses on [...]
Kentucky students and staff will benefit from a new federal grant to fund health and wellness initiatives aimed at reducing risk factors associated with childhood and adult obesity, diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Earlier this week, Gov. Steve Beshear announced that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention awarded the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) a $1.7 million grant [...]
Kentucky Education Commissioner Terry Holliday has assumed the role of president of the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO). For the past year he served as the group’s president-elect. “I am proud and very humbled to serve this outstanding organization,” Holliday said. “If you look at the accomplishments of CCSSO over the last five to six years, you see [...]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service has selected the Kentucky Department of Education’s Division of School and Community Nutrition to receive an award for outstanding service in child nutrition. The Direct Certification Performance Award, established under the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, goes to states for outstanding performance in directly certifying children for free school [...]
The state budget, pension shortfalls, gambling, and charter schools all expected to be discussed during the 2014 legislative session.