2013 February Advocate homepage

Magnet exerts positive pull
A low-performing middle school in Jefferson County turned to the Montessori approach when it wanted to build up enrollment, student achievement and community confidence. While just one group of students is in the magnet program, the whole building has seen spillover effects.

Gathering at the river
That would be the Ohio River, which runs alongside the Galt House in Louisville. The event is KSBA’s 77th Annual Conference, which promises one of the best-ever lineups of major speakers and some timely sessions on school board oversight of finances, including an appearance by state Auditor Adam Edelen.

Sick system
State government and the companies that manage its Medicaid system have been involved in disputes that have affected claims payment, and school nursing services provided through local health departments are among the casualties.

Grants x 2
KSBA will benefit from two very different grants that will be used to help some school districts and school boards – one to enhance energy efficiency and the other to enhance the professional development of boards themselves.