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USED action contrary to state, federal law

Education Commissioner Terry Holliday For readers who missed my blog last week, you may want to review the good news and bad news about No Child Left Behind (NCLB) waivers. In the blog I said, “I believe the current waiver process represents a major federal intrusion into the rights of each state to develop, implement, and manage the [...]

By |2020-01-28T10:38:12-05:00August 26, 2014|

Registration opens for Kentucky science educators conference

On Nov. 6, 7 and 8, 2014 the 42nd annual meeting of Kentucky science educators will convene in Lexington. Over the past decade, the conference has been attended by approximately 500 teachers, administrators, curriculum supervisors, university faculty, vendors, pre-service teachers, students and others, who have benefitted from more than 100 workshops, presentations and activities. The conference for 2014 promises to be one of [...]

By |2020-10-06T10:59:58-04:00July 24, 2014|

Science standards, assessments and Senate Bill 1

Education Commissioner Terry Holliday Since the day Senate Bill 1 passed the General Assembly in spring 2009 and the Governor signed it into law, the Kentucky Department of Education and the Kentucky Board of Education have been working diligently to fully realize the requirements of this visionary legislation: more rigorous academic standards, new assessments, a balanced accountability system [...]

By |2020-01-28T10:45:48-05:00June 10, 2014|

A visit to Green Hills Elementary

By Amy Wallot amy.wallot@education.ky.gov Green Hills Elementary School sits north of the city seat of Harlan in Harlan County. The school, built in 1971, has about 170 students in grades kindergarten through 8th.  According to Principal Jonathan Perkins, there is one teacher per grade level. Which means most of the students have been with the same class of kids since [...]

By |2014-04-17T13:04:17-04:00April 17, 2014|

Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching

The 2014 Presidential Awards will honor mathematics and science (including computer science) teachers working in grades K-6. Nominations close on April 1. The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) are the nation’s highest honors for teachers of mathematics and science. Awardees serve as models for their colleagues, inspiration to their communities and leaders in the improvement [...]

By |2014-03-13T08:53:21-04:00March 13, 2014|

MidWinter Breakthrough 2014

MidWinter Breakthrough (MWB) 2014 will offer educators an opportunity to explore a number of resources to help implement the Kentucky Core Academic Standards for science. The event will be Feb. 7-8. In association with the Louisville Water Company, the Friday evening social event will include a unique opportunity for educators to explore the new WaterWorks Museum at Louisville Water Tower [...]

By |2014-01-30T09:55:48-05:00January 30, 2014|

Science teacher professional development opportunities

Presented by the Partnership Institute for Math and Science Education Reform (PIMSER) at the University of Kentucky College of Education, these one-day short courses for elementary, middle and high school teachers focused on strengthening content understanding, developing and using models, and using mathematics and computational thinking. Teachers will leave with a deeper understanding of the NGSS, both content and practices, along [...]

By |2014-01-30T09:56:28-05:00January 30, 2014|

Ten finalists will participate in an exclusive mentorship with a 3M scientist

Discovery Education and 3M are looking for innovative students who want to make a difference in today's world. They're challenging students in grades 5-8 to create a one to two minute video showcasing their big idea to solve a real-world problem using science and engineering. Videos do not need to be produced and may be recorded on cell phones or [...]

By |2014-01-30T09:57:32-05:00January 30, 2014|

Farmer, Works receive presidential awards

Suzanne Farmer Two Kentucky elementary school teachers have been honored as 2012 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipients. The winners were announced Dec. 20, 2013. Suzanne Farmer, a mathematics intervention teacher at Toliver Elementary School (Boyle County) and Patti Works, a science teacher at Cassidy Elementary School (Fayette County), are the Kentucky honorees. Recipients [...]

By |2014-01-16T09:20:57-05:00January 16, 2014|
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