Kentucky Department of Education

 

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

 

November 1, 2007
In this edition: *My Wonderful World Web site, NCLB toolkit *Kentucky Book Fair *Child Safety and Protection Month *Parent Leaders Conference *Kentucky Virtual High School registration *Spencer County FFA honored *Time change reminder

 

October 15, 2007
In this edition: *Kentucky Virtual High School spring registration *Kentucky PTA convention *Great Kids Summit *Online resources *Halloween safety tips *TV show an education tool for parents  

 

October 1, 2007
*Parent Advisory Council Recommendations *NAEP Scores Released *KCCT/CATS Data Out Tuesday *A Busy Month for Schools *The Benefits of Family Meals

 

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

 

September 1, 2007
In this Issue: * Welcome New Subscribers!   * Student Support Tips   * Testing Window Reminder   * Good News on AP Exams   * High Attendance Day   * Library Card Sign-up Month   * Teens and Happiness

 

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  

 

August 1, 2007
In this issue: *Back to school tips *Keeping backpacks safe *Getting to and from school safely *”No Pass, No Drive” law implemented *Kids Count Report  

 

July 15, 2007
In this issue: *Education Commissioner Update *The Harry Potter Phenomenon *What’s in a (School) Name? *Kids Are Worth It! Conference   Education Commissioner Update   The Kentucky Board of Education has reopened the search for a new Kentucky education commissioner. The decision came during a special-called board meeting on Saturday.   The ... More

 

July 1, 2007
In this issue: -New Hires at Kentucky Department of Education -Avoiding Summer “Brain Drain” and Weight Gain -Education Spending: How Kentucky Compares -Kentucky Schools Have “What Parents Want” -Positive Parenting Tips for Summer  

 

June 15, 2007
In this issue:   *Kentucky Private College Week   *Higher ACT Scores Needed for College   *Summer Learning – Part II   *Special Education Services Parent Survey   *"Keep Kids Drug-Free” Tags  

 

June 1, 2007
In this issue: *Nonacademic Data Shows Progress *EXPLORE and PLAN Results Released *Virtual High School Summer Registration *Student Computer Savings *Summer Learning – Part I *National Family Month*The Great Kids Summit

 

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 15, 2007
In this issue:   *CATS testing tips *TV Turnoff Week *National Global and Youth Service Day *Earth Day Kentucky *Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day *Summer Opportunities for Students    

 

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  

 

February 15, 2007
  In this edition: *Best Kentucky communities for young people *Student writing tips for parents *Kentucky teens and smoking *The secret to long life

 

February 1, 2007
In this issue:   *Take Your Family to School Week *Random Acts of Kindness *Teen Dating Violence Prevention *Summer Camp Planning *Kentucky Future Leaders Foundation Scholarships *Children’s Advocacy Day 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?  

 

January 1, 2007
In this edition: * Happy New Year! * Getting Back in the School Swing * Kentucky Kids Count County Rankings * Kentucky Student Aid Increases * Taxes and Financial Aid

 

December 1, 2006
In this issue: *Media Exposure Hurts School Performance *Video Games in Education? * Kentucky Schools Parent/Citizen Guide Available *Higher Ed Does Pay *UK rates “C” in National Report

 

December 15, 2006
In this issue: *Vacation from school, not learning  *KDE Web site gets a new look  *Family routines and rituals help physical and mental health  *Family-friendly Web site

 

November 15, 2006
In this issue: *Science Fair Tips *Educational Toy List *2006 Kentucky Kids Count Symposium *Trends in Student Aid *New KDE Logo *Contests, Contests, Contests

 

November 1, 2006
In this Issue: *Family Literacy *American Education Week *New Teen Driver Laws in Kentucky *College Costs Increase *Input on New Kentucky Education Commissioner Sought  

 

October 15, 2006
In This Issue:* Kentucky Schools Receive Blue Ribbon Awards* Remember to Set Clocks Back* Reassure Children When There is Scary News* A Scholarship Opportunity* Halloween Safety Tips

 

October 1, 2006
In This Issue:* Test Scores Released* Be Involved* Keep Kids Protected Online

 

September 15, 2006
  In This Issue: - State Advanced Placement Data Released - Parent-Teacher Conferences - Student Computer and Internet Use Increases - Family Day--Have Dinner Together on September 25

 

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

 

August 15, 2006
In This Issue * School Test Results * Kids Safe Online * To Work or Not to Work

 

August 1, 2006
In This Issue: - Back to School Checklist- Public Schools on Par with Private Schools- Arts Showcases

 

July 15, 2006
In This Issue: - Open Records and Open Meetings - Byrd Scholarships - American History Books - Kentucky State Fair - Prepare Your Child for School

 

July 1, 2006
In This Issue: - Kentucky Leads the Nation in School Nutrition Rules - Kentucky Youth Behavior Risk Report - ACT Info - Learn More About the Fourth- Fireworks Safety

 

June 15, 2006
In This Issue: - Non-Academic Data Released - State STLP Competition - Maps of School Districts Available Online - Summer Learning - Protecting Teens Online - Tribute to Dad- Lightning Safety

 

May 30, 2006
  In This Issue: -Kentucky Students Improve in Science -Does Your Child Want to Become a Teacher?-Go Online at Your Public Library-Drama Classes-Flag Day Kentucky Students Improve in Science The results of the 2005 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) in science show that Kentucky's 4th and 8th-graders have made gains ... More

 

May 15, 2006
In This Issue: - Kentucky Well Represented in Newsweek's Top High Schools - Scholastic Audit Members Sought - NASA Education Offers Online Resource - College Planning - Private College Week   Kentucky Well Represented in Newsweek's Top High Schools Newsweek has again published its list of the top high schools in ... More

 

May 1, 2006
In This Issue:   - Teacher Appreciation - School Report Cards - Private College Week - Breakfast Contest - Nominations Sought  Teacher Appreciation In May In recognition of National Teacher Day and Teacher Appreciation Week, the Kentucky Board of Education recently issued a resolution that expresses gratitude to the state's teachers ... More

 

April 15, 2006
In This Issue: - CATS Is Here - April Is Poetry Month - PTA Newsletter - Inside Kentucky Schools - Earth Day 2006 - College Prep and more   CATS Is Here   Don’t forget that the Commonwealth Accountability Testing System assessments for Kentucky public schools will be conducted during April ... More

 

April 1, 2006
In This Issue: - Teacher Award - Financial Aid Help - Meetings On Underage Drinking - A Few Reminders 

 

March 15, 2006
In This Issue: - Testing Tips - KSD Summer Program - Journalism Workshops - Spring Break Safety - Take A Survey   Testing Tips   The Commonwealth Accountability Testing System assessments for Kentucky public schools will be conducted during April 17-28, 2006. These tests, which include multiple choice and open response ... More