“I am always inspired when I visit a classroom and see a teacher singing and dancing when teaching reading or having students play percussion instruments while reading poetry. Research shows that students who participate in arts learning experiences score better on tests, earn higher grade point averages and demonstrate increased collaboration, creativity, critical thinking and problem solving. At each of our off-site board meetings, our students perform for the community and our board. It is always my favorite part of the board meeting. When you see our tiniest students engaged in the arts and performing intricate pieces of music with precision – it is inspiring and gratifying to see the opportunities we have available in our schools and in our community.” Jefferson County Board of Education member Diane Porter in an op-ed article about National Arts in Education Week in October. From the Louisville
Courier-Journal.
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“She said that she loved to watch me cheer, dance, sing and play-fight with my dog. I help her with everything and she appreciates it. I wanted to cry tears of joy.” Luisa Carbajal, a ninth-grader at the Apex Academy alternative school in Anderson County, on Principal Steve Swank’s project to have parents write brief notes expressing support for students to do well academically. From the Lawrenceburg Anderson News. Click here for full story
“It gives you a chance to watch the teachers – how they interact with their students, what they try to accomplish ... just how well she connected with the kids at each issue that each student has.” Barbara Smith, a special programs associate with Bowling Green Independent Schools, on being one of 16 central office staff who spent a day at a district school to get more familiar with the day-to-day activities at the building level. From the Bowling Green Daily News. Click here for full story
“That’s something we’ve been trying to do for a while. I did have several people come up and congratulate us on it, saying that they were glad to see someone from this end of the state up there. We’ve had years where we’ve been third, then fourth – still very high. You always hoped, though, to be the best. Well, it happened this year.” Murray Independent Schools Superintendent Bob Rogers after his district earned the highest scores in the state on this year’s K-PREP assessments. From the Murray Ledger & Times. Click here for full story
“We are elated.” Fleming County Schools Superintendent Brian Creasman after his district earned its first-ever Distinguished status in the state accountability system. From the Maysville
Ledger-Independent.
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“I know there is an objective to have a plan in place by summertime. We currently have four soccer teams playing on only one real soccer field and they are aware of the potential expansion we have discussed about using the field for lacrosse as well. It is the third or fourth fastest-growing sport in the country and I think we would have some interest from our students and community about that potential.” Berea Independent Schools Superintendent Mike Hogg on talks with city government about a proposed renovation of a local sports stadium. From the
Richmond Register.
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“We have evidence that the hiring practices of Paducah Independent Schools are not fair or equitable, and we demand an outside investigation be made and that hiring practices and people be changed.” Pastor Alfred Anderson during a Paducah Independent school board meeting during which the board and administrators discussed recruitment of minority educator candidates. From the
Paducah Sun.
Click here for full story“If you have any information you want to pass on to our superintendent or our board attorney, you are welcome to do so, and we will review it and take your recommendation and request under advisement. We’ll always strive for fairness and excellence in our administrators, teachers and our hiring practices, and we’ll always investigate any problems that are brought before us, thoroughly.” Paducah Independent Board of Education Chairman Carl LeBuhn in response. From the
Paducah Sun.
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