Bell rings on Teach for America’s first year in Kentucky
This is the first year Teach For America members have taught in Kentucky schools.
Kentucky NAEP 8th-grade science scores higher than national average
The 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress – NAEP – science scores show that Kentucky’s 8th graders outperformed the nation.
Collaboration, not competition, will lead to student success
Over the past few months, I’ve grown pretty accustomed to phone interviews. I’ve also discovered an interesting phenomenon that typically occurs during these interviews. While I love discussing my teacher colleagues, our collaboration and the instructional practices we’ve found to be successful, interview dialogue almost always seems to take an individualized slant. “Well, yes, but what do YOU [...]
New safe sidewalk projects completed in Murray
Gov. Steve Beshear recently joined community leaders and students at Calloway County Middle School to celebrate the completion of two new safety sidewalk projects. Murray received a combined $339,000 in investment for the projects, aimed at improving pedestrian and bicycle access for local students. “These projects have afforded students the opportunity to walk or bike to school without compromising their [...]
Book review: Transformative Assessment in Action: An Inside Look at Applying the Process
Popham's book offers concrete ideas that will lead classroom teachers to a better understanding of the formative process and how it can help with student achievement.
Governor signs alternative high school diploma legislation
Gov. Steve Beshear signed a bill on Monday that will benefit students with disabilities by allowing them to earn an alternative high school diploma. “We know how important it is that every student receives an education, and how important it is to high school students that they be rewarded with a diploma for their hard work when they successfully complete [...]
Beshear appoints two to state education boards
Gov. Steve Beshear has made appointments to two Kentucky boards. Nawanna B. Privett, an education consultant from Lexington, was appointed to the Kentucky Board of Education. She represents the Fifth Supreme Court District. The appointment replaces C. B. Akins Sr., who resigned. Privett's term expires April 14, 2014. Beshear also appointed Michael H. Ross, a teacher at Mason County High School, to the Education Professional Standards Board [...]
Handful of education bills pass during 2012 legislative session
Funding, innovation and improving student achievement topped education considerations during regular session of 2012 Kentucky General Assembly.
Grants available for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
Kentucky’s elementary school students can enjoy fresh fruit and vegetables through the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program(FFVP), a federal program designed to increase elementary school children’s consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables, to expose those students to new fruits and vegetables, to improve healthy eating habits and to help elementary schools create healthier school food environments. At a minimum of [...]
Three Kentucky schools named National Green Ribbon Schools
Three Kentucky public schools were among 78 nationwide named U.S. Department of Education (USED) Green Ribbon Schools. The three are: Rosa Parks Elementary, Fayette Co. Georgetown Middle, Scott Co. Richardsville Elementary, Warren Co. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, along with White House Council on Environmental Quality Chair Nancy Sutley and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson, announced the list of first-ever U.S. [...]