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Support for improving the places where students learn

High-performing education facilities enhance student achievement, promote health and safety, reap cost savings, and foster positive community engagement. The Education Facilities Clearinghouse (EFC) collects and disseminates resources on effective practices for safe, healthy and high-performing education facilities via a dedicated website, free technical assistance and training services.  The EFC serves public schools throughout the United States with special emphasis on [...]

By |2014-07-21T21:39:44-04:00July 24, 2014|

Education Commissioner Terry Holliday Named NASBE 2014 Policy Leader of the Year

Terry Holliday Kentucky Education Commissioner Terry Holliday has been named the 2014 Policy Leader of the Year by the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE). The honor is given annually to a national or state policymaker in recognition of his or her contributions to education. “Commissioner Holliday’s dedication to improving public education and his achievements are [...]

By |2014-07-23T13:55:56-04:00July 24, 2014|

Continuous improvement workshop offered

The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching is looking for educators with an interest in using continuous improvement as an approach to solving problems in education. This will be the focus of the foundation’s next Explorers’ Workshop, September 18-19, at the Carnegie Foundation Headquarters in Stanford, CA. The field of education has struggled to find ways to efficiently and effectively [...]

By |2020-10-30T08:44:46-04:00July 24, 2014|

KAEE hosts sustainable environment conference

The Kentucky Association for Environmental Education will be hosting its 38th annual conference Sept.  12-13 at the Clarion Hotel in Lexington. Since 1976, KAEE has worked to build a sustainable environment through education. The conference will feature more than 30 sessions as well as activities, and will focus on the growing sustainability movement and its role in environmental education in Kentucky. Pre-conference workshops begin on [...]

By |2014-07-01T10:44:01-04:00July 17, 2014|

Superintendent compensation data collection

The Kentucky Department of Education is getting ready to start the annual process of collecting and updating data on superintendent compensation.  The Superintendent Compensation web form will be securely available from July 3 to July 31, 2014, at this location:  https://opsupport.education.ky.gov/webforms/. Please note that the form has been revised from last year to add clarification.  Some of the changes include: [...]

By |2020-10-30T10:11:56-04:00July 17, 2014|

Superintendents’ Summit set for September 11

Just a reminder that the second Superintendents’ Summit is scheduled for September 11, 2014, at the Capital Plaza Hotel in Frankfort from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET. As with last year, this meeting is for local district superintendents only. Like last year, we will have a follow-up meeting for representatives of education constituent groups the following day on September [...]

By |2014-07-01T10:05:52-04:00July 10, 2014|

Strategies for paraeducators offered

Paraeducators' daily work with students is critical in a school’s goal of improving student achievement. The Kentucky Association of School Councils is sponsoring a workshop for paraeducators on July 18 and July 25. Paraeducators will learn about: recognizing strengths and identifying ways to be more effective in the classroom the importance of positive relationships for working with students strategies for building [...]

By |2020-10-14T09:03:03-04:00July 10, 2014|

Superintendents’ spotlight: Joe Tinius, Bowling Green Independent

Joe Tinius The Bowling Green Independent school district upholds strong tradition and high expectations, working toward the ultimate goal of preparing students for their future. In this district, the well-known motto is “Excellence Is Worth The Effort.” All students, employees and alumni of Bowling Green Independent are part of the “Purple family,” which is based on the Purple [...]

By |2014-07-04T17:06:57-04:00July 10, 2014|

Superintendents’ spotlight: Sam Dick, Caverna Independent

Sam Dick Over the last four years, Caverna Independent Superintendent Sam Dick has led the focus on college- and career-readiness at Caverna High School, increasing partnerships with local industry and implementing “The Leader in Me” program at the elementary and middle schools. In 2010, only two percent of the graduating class was considered college- and career-ready. However, in the [...]

By |2014-06-29T10:48:32-04:00July 3, 2014|

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) publishes Kentucky Teacher to communicate directly with the state’s 40,000 public school teachers. The stories of this award-winning publication include news, perspectives, and practical, workable ideas for guiding students to higher levels of achievement.

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