‘It’s best practices every day, all day’
Ruth Moyer Elementary principal believes sticking to fundamentals helped the Fort Thomas Independent school win the 2016 Blue Ribbon honor.
Five public schools win Blue Ribbon honors
The U. S. Department of Education named five Kentucky public schools as 2016 National Blue Ribbon Schools, based on their overall academic excellence.
Performance earns a Blue Ribbon at SCAPA
Though the school is known for its performing arts, academics are also important at the Fayette County school.
Blue Ribbon follows tradition at Beechwood Elementary
The school, which began as a two-room schoolhouse more than 150 years ago, now thrives on tradition, parental involvement and community support.
Blue Ribbon school’s success story starts with relationships
Murray High School students start their day with a hug at the front door, then enter an atmosphere in which both they and their teachers are held to high standards.
Strong community roots build foundation for Blue Ribbon school
High expectations for students and the community’s high expectations for its school have driven Bush Elementary to success.
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
Blue Ribbon school’s positive atmosphere allows students to thrive
A positive atmosphere, lots of celebration, team work, and high expectations for all students all helped Central Elementary become a national Blue Ribbon school.
High expectations help Tompkinsville achieve Blue Ribbon status
Teachers say the positive atmosphere and data driven instruction at Tompkinsville Elementary has helped the school go from the 35th percentile of all Kentucky elementary schools to being awarded a Blue Ribbon in 2014.
Beginning band for a beginning teacher
By Amy Wallot amy.wallot@education.ky.gov This was not the first time I have visited Auburn Elementary School. In 2013, I visited the Logan County school after it was named a National Blue Ribbon School. This time I was driving through the district and had some time to spare. It was near the end of the school day, so I followed a [...]