Kentucky Department of Education

 

December 1, 2009
In this issue: *Is your preteen over-scheduled? *Spring 2010 courses offered by KVHS *Ten questions to ask your child about his day at school *Six report card basics *Five ways to procrastinator-proof your child *State FFA does well at nationals *Digital ‘depot’ to aid educators *Entrepreneurial education project set for schools ... More

 

November 1, 2009
In this issue: *National Parental Involvement Month *Cybersafety partnership for parents, students *Fourth-graders make gains on NAEP *Secretary of State launches educating students Web site *Governor launches transforming education task force *Kentucky Teacher wins award; other news from KDE

 

October 15, 2009
In this issue: *Poetry contest for Kentucky state parks *Gatton Academy to host information sessions *ACT helps parents prepare for college, too *Padres ACTivos *Board presents inaugural Grissom Award *Two groups receive Robinson award *‘The Forest Service’ branching out*Happy Halloween

 

October 1, 2009
In this issue: *H1N1 hotline *Site lists flu-related school closures *Student athletes must register with NCAA *ACT test date reminder *Information on sexting *Student writers *Former interim commissioner hired at University of Louisville *Former educator, legislator hired as cabinet’s legislative liaison *‘Using DNA to Research Your Ancestry’

 

September 15, 2009
In this issue: *'Partner' approach with teachers leads to student success *‘Science behind drug abuse’ resources *‘Dinosaur Train’ *World Equestrian Games *Federal grant to help districts buy hybrid school buses *ArtsAsia Festival *149 Kentucky high schools part of Web-based sports network *Kentucky educators honored

 

September1, 2009
In this issue: *Commissioner to blog about his activities *What your child should know by the end of kindergarten *Standby ACT testing *Kentucky Military Treasures on view in online exhibition *World Equestrian Games *Quick parent resource *Smith, Desai selected as associate commissioners

 

August 15, 2009
In this issue: *ACT results for public school juniors released *Scholastic audit team members sought *Joint hearing on bullying held *Online resource for parents and children *Transportation Cabinet ‘adopts’ student ideas *Talking to your children *Astronomy experiences at UK *'Capture the Colorful Cosmos' astrophotography project

 

August 1, 2009
In this issue: *Welcome back *Holliday selected as education commissioner *New superintendents for 2009-10 school year *First lady’s dropout-prevention summit scheduled for September *Training focuses on stronger ties to families, parents*Parent leadership fellows winning election to school boards*Waiver request for NCLB 14-day parent notice requirement*President honors outstanding teachers

 

July 15, 2009
Happy Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince movie release day!   In this issue: *Is your child ready to meet Harry Potter? *Kentucky Parent Information and Resource Center *Survey shows more physical activity among high schoolers *Community early childhood councils funded *Six alternative programs selected as best practice sites *Be Big ... More

 

July 1, 2009
In this issue: *Four finalists selected for commissioner post *Booster seat law in full force *State PTA convention *Report touts student/school bond *Service grant to aid children *Randolph is Kentucky's History Teacher of the Year *Name change official at Kentucky Lincoln site

 

June 15, 2009
In this issue * National Elementary Honor Society *Governor/KDE sign agreement to work on core standards*Income guidelines for school meals announced*Schools may participate in Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program*How to make the perfect Father's Day gift *Preschool programs cited for high-quality practice and instruction *Picture PTA is back*Send PTA your stories ... More

 

June 1, 2009
In this issue: *Schools successful in closing achievement gaps*CSHI/GHKIK conference*Nonacademic measures remain generally stable *‘Perspectives’ now online *Summer reading opportunities*Exceptional ‘Schools to Watch’ announced

 

May 15, 2009
In this issue: *Teacher Appreciation Week*ACT helps parents prepare for college, too *Upcoming ACT testing dates *2010 Kentucky Teacher Awards nominations *State FEA students win nationally*Summer camps for future educators scheduled *'Mindful Parenting' reduces stress, aids communication *Boosting science skills of area preschoolers

 

May 1, 2009
In this issue: *Teacher Appreciation Week *ACT helps parents prepare for college, too *Upcoming ACT testing dates *2010 Kentucky Teacher Awards nominations *State FEA students win nationally *Summer camps for future educators scheduled *'Mindful Parenting' reduces stress, aids communication *Boosting science skills of area preschoolers

 

April 15, 2009
In this issue: *Interim commissioner new Clark County superintendent *Karem appointed to the Kentucky Board of Education *Win a $20,000 Green Grant for your school *Students at Florida school get hand pulling up their pants *A little involvement means a lot *Money Works Web site for Kentucky state employees

 

April 1, 2009
In this issue: *Waivers for schools days missed allowed *‘In the end, no program can substitute for a parent’ *KAC hosts Writer’s Day *Housing for single parents in college*Time for students to make college choice *There’s No Place Like Home – When You Live in Kentucky *Thomas D. Clark Center for ... More

 

March 15, 2009
In this issue: *EXPLORE and PLAN results released*Louisville Science Center launches Challenge *Literacy survey *Augustus F. Hawkins Literacy Center *Transition Fair for special needs*Summer scholarships available for preparation to be counselors *Be an involved kindergarten parent

 

March 1, 2009
In this issue: ACT testing for juniors School and District Report Cards now available Schools get high marks for breakfast Developing your child's ‘super-ready’ literacy skills Quick parent tips ‘Why Social Skills are Key to Learning’

 

February 15, 2009
In this issue: *Registering your child for kindergarten *Show to feature Kentucky's Abraham Lincoln *Kentucky bill watch service *'The World is Your Stage' *Guiding your family’s music enjoyment *Going green an important cause

 

February 1, 2009
In this issue: *Obama and education *Analog to digital TV conversion a learning experience for students *2009 Parent Professional Conference cancelled*PACT summer program for middle school students *Commonwealth Institute for Parent Leadership training *Winter reading for children

 

January 15, 2009
In this issue: *Board accepts commissioner’s resignation, names interim *HistoryMobile, ‘CBS Sunday Morning’ to visit Frankfort, Danville *Student learning experience in China *Speed Art Museum presents ‘Kindercreate Family Day’ *'Speak Up' inauguration survey *Take Your Family to School Week *Snow day learning activities *Keep kids warm when the temperature drops

 

January 1, 2009
In this issue: *Education commissioner announces resignation *2009 Family Adventure Quest to feature Lincoln *College courses offered to high school seniors *Jobs for Kentucky’s Graduates students win at national level *Parents can protect children from cyber bullying *‘AGT’ partnering with national DOEs *State police offer winter safety tips

 

December 15, 2008
In this issue: *Governor proposes 2 percent cut, no SEEK cut for education *‘Speaking Up for Children’ advocacy training *Teaching children how to make a difference *Lincoln birthday event for children *Cemetery Preservation Program Database available online *'Johnny Money' game from NFIB *Rider receives Joseph Kelly Award

 

December 1, 2008
In this issue: *Speak Up about 21st Century Education *Governor's School for the Arts *Loss of play time harmful to children *Saving money over the holidays *New Web site answers gaming concerns

 

November 15, 2008
In this issue *Saturday’s Kentucky Book Fair offers variety for young readers *Kentucky Virtual High School Spring 2009 registration *Cumberland Falls unveils astronomy program *Combination drug use prevention *College planning tips for high school students *College essays say a lot about your child *Test date reminder

 

September 15, 2008
In this issue: *Understanding ACT scores *What kind of learner is your child? *More news from the PTA *Blue Ribbon Schools selected *Library Card Month *National Family Day

 

September 1, 2008
In this issue: *Draud outlines Kentucky's progress in P-12 education *Fall testing moratorium*Getting the most out of parent-teacher conferences *When is it time for your student to stop studying? *Planning for asthmatic children

 

August 15, 2008
 In this issue:  *Kentucky ACT scores move up for sixth consecutive year*Seventy percent of Kentucky public schools make AYP*School bells are ringing*The first two weeks of school are critical*Make the Olympics a learning event*Seniors 4 Kids*Spread the word about Parent Info

 

August 1, 2008
In this issue: *Welcome back *Online Parent Involvement Survey*State fair educational opportunities *Kentucky children get a boost in the back seat *St. James Art Show scholarships *Governor names members to EPSB *Three school districts ‘PEP’ up*The need for Speed…and fun learning

 

July 15, 2008
In this issue *Conservation art and writing contest *New rules for Governor’s Cup *Help kids manage their time *Flying advice for parents of toddlers, teens *New superintendents on board

 

July 1, 2008
In this issue:   *Registration for KVHS courses extended *Free parents’ guide from the U.S. Department of Education *Preschools are ‘Centers of Quality’ *Preschool teachers recognized *Kentucky schools among Newsweek’s best *Kentucky Education Issues *Fun and learning on the Fourth

 

June 15, 2008
 In this issue: *Happy Father's Day *Bugs and books *2008-09 ACT test dates *ACT helps parents prepare for college, too*Top 10 summer dangers to kids *Three JCPS schools in Newsweek's Top U.S. Schools

 

June 1, 2008
In this issue *16-year-olds can donate blood beginning July 15 *Online college information search tool *Kids can learn during summer months, too *June is Internet Safety Month *STLP state champions named

 

May 15, 2008
 In this issue:*‘The Boy Lincoln’ sculpture *Summer jobs for teens *College for the first in the family *Watch out for scholarship scams *Film helps bullies learn their lesson *Blues and barbecue festival *Gov. Beshear appoints KBE members *Meyer special education Teacher of the Year

 

May 1, 2008
In this issue: *New report details data on education across the U.S. *Parents need to encourage safe driving during prom, graduation season *Governor’s Derby celebration *Speed Museum celebrates Asian culture *State offers fun family outings *New Highly Skilled Educators named *Reel School PSA winners *National FFA scholarships awarded *State Future Educators ... More

 

April 15, 2008
In this issue:*Waivers available for AP exam fees *Students of Kentucky school transportation staff eligible for scholarships *Earth Day in Kentucky - April 22 *National Turn off the TV Week *Evaluation gauges long-term impact of Commonwealth Institute training for parents *CIPL seeks parent participants*Family Fun with Adventure Quest *IBM's free 3D ... More

 

April 1, 2008
In this issue * April is Child Abuse Prevention Month * State testing schedule * Grant to fund parent leadership institute in science, math * 'Zip' to financial aid information at www.kheaa.com * Survey shows decreases in risky behavior by youth * 25 years of D.A.R.E. * Earth Day photo contest ... More

 

March 15, 2008
In this issue *New tanning bed regulations *Absolutely Incredible Kid Day *Kentucky Agriculture Day *Share the road with motorcycles*Children’s study looking for participants *Latest Kentucky Education Issues available on Web *Upcoming days of interest

 

March 1, 2008
In this issue: *'Kentucky Education Issues' available on Web *Dr. Seuss and Read Across America Day *March packed with other educational opportunities*ACT Test reminder *CDC warns parents about 'choking game' *Kentucky Teacher of the Year *State Farm Youth Advisory Board *Miss America preliminary March 13 in Frankfort *Upcoming days of interest ... More

 

February 15, 2008
In this issue: *State scholarship program helps students become teachers *ACT Testing reminder for juniors *PTA encouraging dads to get more involved *Two Title I schools recognized *Kentucky students working to get other students reading *Upcoming days of interest

 

February 1, 2008
In this issue *Free online AP exam review *Black History Month *Lincoln Bicentennial *Kentucky public libraries get high marks *National Youth Storytelling Showcase

 

January 15, 2008
Jan. 15, 2008 Happy birthday, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.   In this issue:*Weather make-up days *Important testing dates *College Goal Sunday *No Name-Calling Week *Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

 

January 1, 2008
In this issue: * Kentucky School Breakfast Scorecard 8th in nation * KET College Courses begin spring schedule Jan. 21 * Byrd Scholarships available for high school seniors * Spend time together indoors * Keep students reading over the holidays

 

December 15, 2007
In this issue  * A message from our new commissioner * Stay safe this winter * Answers to all your holiday questions * The holiday around the world * Make and keep your New Year’s resolution

 

December 1, 2007
In this issue *Shopping for your child*Shopping with your child*Decorating your home for the holidays*Remember those less fortunate*Heath High School shooting, 10 years later

 

November 15, 2007
In this issue   *Thanksgiving 2007 *Commissioner update *National Parental Involvement Day

 

September 15, 2007
In this issue:   *Welcome back! *No Child Left Behind Results *Parent-Teacher Conferences *Kentucky Kids Day *College Savings Month*Promote Your School Scholarship contest

 

August 15, 2007
In this issue: *Commissioner search update *ACT scores released *Back to school tips – part 2   (Eating at school, bullying, before and after school care) *Parents’ affect student interest in learning  

 

May 15, 2007
In this issue: *New Education Commissioner   *Preparing for the end of the school year   *Kentucky ahead of the game on school nutrition   *Try Teaching

 

May 1, 2007
In this issue:   *Kentucky Education Commissioner News *Taking Time to Say Thanks *Building Wealth through Loose Change *Summer Learning Opportunity

 

April 1, 2007
In this issue: *Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? *Teen Job Dangers *Kids and Alcohol *Tax time reminder*Parent Training Workshop*E-mail update thanks Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? Can you name the colors of the rainbow; the five Great Lakes; the location of Mt. Rushmore?  Many 5th graders could, ... More

 

March 15 2007
In this issue: *The Commonwealth Institute for Parent Leadership *State Testing Schedule *Commonwealth Cleanup Week *Early Music Lessons Benefits *E-mail address update request

 

March 1, 2007
In this edition:   *National Nutrition Month *Snow Days and Test Performance *School Calendar Update *Exceptional Children Panel Meets *Historically Black Colleges and Universities Showcase *Daylight Saving Time Reminder  

 

January 15, 2007
In this edition: *The Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky *College Goal Sunday *Children’s Advocacy Day *New KDE Commissioner Update *Kids: Are They Hazardous to Your Health?  

 

September 1, 2006
In This Issue:* 2006-2007 Testing Schedule