Kentucky Department of Education

 

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

 

November 1, 2008
In this issue: *Gatton Academy informational sessions *Talking to your child about the election *Five tips to help you select a tutor *Karen Gill named 2009 Kentucky Teacher of the Year*2008 PTA Reflections Program Gallery available*Kentucky Book Fair *Upcoming days of interest

 

October 15, 2008
In this issue: *A strategy for teaching your child to set goals *Columbia Gas of Kentucky awards Kentucky Scholars Initiative *Important dates/terms from act.org *Online pledge against bullying *Fruit, vegetable program gets results *Halloween safety

 

October 1, 2008
In this issue: *Get more involved in your child’s education *Walk to School Day*24 selected as teacher achievement winners *Webb selected as deputy commissioner *Enhancement funding for highway markers *Signature Lincoln exhibition opens to the public *Kentucky Arts Council awards arts grants

 

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

 

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