Bonnstetter pledges to focus on students
Mayfield resident says he is focused on putting students’ needs first, and ensuring all students have technology they need to learn.
NSTA New Science Teacher Academy Fellows
The National Science Teacher Association is currently accepting applications for the 2013–2014 New Science Teacher Academy. The academy was created to help promote quality science teaching, enhance teacher confidence, and improve teacher content knowledge. Among the many benefits, attendees will get unlimited use of resources including vetted web links for lesson plans, links to state and national standards, professional organizations, [...]
‘Blitz to 96’ a success; age 18 policy to be implemented statewide
Gov. Steve Beshear, First Lady Jane Beshear and Education Commissioner Terry Holliday yesterday commended school boards across Kentucky that raced to adopt the new “Graduate Kentucky” standard, keeping students in school until they earn a high school diploma or turn 18. Just two weeks after they could vote to raise the compulsory attendance age from 16 to 18, 96 school [...]
Inspiring one another to stick our necks out
Over the years, I’ve used many methods to learn about my students, but really feel like I found the perfect match with my introduction letter assignment.
KSBA position open
The Kentucky School Boards Association has an opening for a Director of Policy and eMeeting Services. This full time position is based in Frankfort and full time benefits, including membership in the Kentucky Teachers’ Retirement System, are provided. The position is a grade 10 and salary will be commensurate with experience. The person filling the position will be responsible for [...]
Draft arts standards released for public review
The National Coalition for Core Arts Standards (NCCAS) has released its PreK-8 draft standards for an online public review through July 15. Anyone with an interest is welcome to participate in the public review of one or more of the discipline grade-band drafts in dance, media arts, music, theatre, and visual arts. The draft PreK-8 standards are available on the NCCAS [...]
Beshear appoints two to Southern Regional Education Board
Gov. Steve Beshear appointed a new Kentucky representatives to the Southern Regional Education Board. State Rep. Derrick Graham, D-Frankfort, who serves as chairman of the House Education Committee, will replace state Rep. Carl P. Rollins, who resigned. Graham will serve on the board through June 30, 2015. Beshear also reappointed Joseph U. Meyer, of Covington, who previously served as secretary of the Education and Workforce Development [...]
Gov. Beshear to chair Southern Regional Education Board
Signaling his commitment to continuing improvements in education for Kentucky and the region, Gov. Steve Beshear accepted chairmanship of the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB). He was elected to lead the 80-member board of governors, legislators and state education leaders as they explore ways to advance the educational performance of students at every level. The board’s annual meeting was held [...]
Individual focus, partnerships help Bell improve college, career readiness
Bell County focuses on individual students and increased rigor to improve college and career readiness.
Fifty-four school districts adopt new attendance age
Within two days of the official implementation of the “Graduate Kentucky” bill to promote high school graduation, 54 Kentucky school districts have voted to increase their compulsory attendance age. On Tuesday, Gov. Steve Beshear, First Lady Jane Beshear, and Education Commissioner Terry Holliday challenged the state’s school districts to adopt the new policy, and the leaders are encouraged by the [...]