"I was so disappointed. It didn’t look like I’d be a part of it. I just never envisioned they’d do a whole graduation ceremony. It was the most wonderful moment they could have given me.” Chris Gohranson, a foster parent living with rapidly advancing cancer, on a special graduation event staged by Burgin Independent Schools for her son, Jeremiah. From the
Harrodsburg Herald.
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“The one thing that really amazes me more and more is, you hear, ‘extra,’ ‘paying off,’ ‘recognition’ and ‘teachers.’ It’s really unheard of, how many teachers and children are excited to put in the extra time.” Spencer County Board of Education member Bart Stark on the long list of achievements beyond regular classroom teaching and learning recognized at a recent board meeting. From the Taylorsville
Spencer Magnet.
Click here for full story“We try to involve as many different kids as possible. You always have some kids who are natural lead-ers who are already involved in a lot of things, so we’re trying to include kids who are not usually in-volved. We have a good group who seem to be excited. It’s giving them some responsibility and mak-ing them feel important.” Central Elementary School (Lewis County) Principal Stacy Kidwell on her school’s use of a materials recycling program to build leadership skills among students. From the Maysville
Ledger-Independent.
Click here for full story“It’s good for kids. Kindergarten readiness is a huge focus in our preschool program. The additional time will be devoted in working with students in individual and small groups. We will work on academic skills, along with the social and emotional needs of the students. The goal is to close the gaps for the students so they can start on an equal playing field.” Heather Clay, director of student instructional services for Grant County Schools, on the district’s decision to offer all-day preschool in all elementary buildings starting this fall. From the Williamstown
Grant County News.
Click here for full story“It’s going to cost us $40 million to upgrade our facilities. The only way for the foreseeable future that we can do this is by segregating funds with the nickel tax. Is this a plan of last resort? Yes. We are at that point. We are at that point to take a drastic measure. If we can do the nickel now, we can fix our facilities problems. I will not support another tax raise for the next three years if we can get this done this year.” Marion County Board of Education member Kaelin Reed in support of the board’s passing of a nickel facilities tax. From the
Lebanon Enterprise.
Click here for full story“What we’re seeing is that apparently drivers in the opposite lane don’t realize that they have to stop when there are less than four lanes. We urge everyone to understand that Kentucky law says unless there are four lanes or more, traffic has to stop in all directions for school buses that have activated their stop lights and equipment.” Edmonson County Schools Transportation Director Lannie Deweese on a joint district/law enforcement bus traffic safety effort that coincides with external cameras being installed on buses. From the Brownsville
Edmonson Voice.
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“We love our teachers at CMS! 100% teacher attendance the day before spring break!” Tweet posted on Carrithers Middle School’s (Jefferson County) Twitter page celebrating that all faculty members were at work on a day when the district had an abnormally high 703 teacher absences. From WDRB-TV in Louisville.
Click here for full story“I’m not sure the definition is going to help us. I wish we had something that would stop bullying. Our administrators, our counselors and our teachers have all been through training not only to keep it from happening but also be able to recognize it quickly. We try to build relationships with kids so they know they can talk to an adult if they feel like they’re being harassed or bullied.” Owensboro Independent Schools Chief Operating Officer David Johnson on passage of legislation to set a statewide definition of bullying for schools. From the Owensboro
Messenger-Inquirer.
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“I am an advocate of teaching our youth how to better prepare themselves for life. While math and English are very important, managing one’s finances is essential for our students to become contributing citizens to our society. Because of my class, it’s been wonderful hearing how students have decided to make sound financial decisions with their money, as opposed to spending it frivolously.” Franklin County High School teacher Aimee Wilson on the value of personal finance classes, although a bill to mandate such courses failed in the 2016 legislature. From the Frankfort
State Journal.
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