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    Jun 15, 2013 |Story| AM News

  1. BLASTING OFF: After years of autism challenges, Nick Johnson lands NASA gig

    Nicholas Johnson has never been one for crowds. 
    tkleffman@amnews.com
    Nicholas Johnson has never been one for crowds.  When he was younger, a trip to a restaurant or retail store often would send Nick into loud shrieks and convulsive movements. Once, during a trip to the grocery store when he was about 8, he began rocking...

    Tags: NASA, Autism, Lifestyle and Leisure, Greenbelt (Prince George's, Maryland), Behavioral Conditions

    2. May 13, 2013 |Story| Winchester Sun

  2. Private school in Winchester reaches academic milestone

    Winchester Christian Academy has operated since 2001, but reached a milestone Friday when the school announced its accreditation through the ACSI (American Christian Schools International).
    Winchester Christian Academy has operated since 2001, but reached a milestone Friday when the school announced its accreditation through the ACSI (American Christian Schools International). “We’ve been working on accreditation for a couple...

    Tags: Education, Teaching and Learning, Financial Aid, Science and Technology, Schools

    3. Feb 13, 2013 |Story| Jessamine Journal

  3. In Texas schools, failing grade for Bible courses

    Guest Columnist
    Fifty years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down as unconstitutional the devotional use of the Bible by public schools, in its ruling on Abington Township v. Schempp. But many school districts in the Lone Star State still haven’t gotten the...

    Tags: Charter Schools, Bible, Southern Methodist University, Education, Arts and Culture

    4. Dec 13, 2012 |Story| Winchester Sun

  4. Panel seeks suggestions for names of two Clark County schools

    During the next academic year, the Clark County Public School system will open the doors on two new schools.
    During the next academic year, the Clark County Public School system will open the doors on two new schools. While the high school students will be enjoying their brand new building just down the road, students at Conkwright Middle and Clark Middle will...

    Tags: Schools

    5. Nov 19, 2012 |Story| AM News

  5. GUEST COLUMN: Kentucky's new test leaves many questions unanswered

    Contributing Writer
    Grand Canyon-esque gaps in math scores. Praise for poorly performing schools. Failed top-down policies. So far, the developing story being told by the initial batch of results from Kentucky’s new testing system suggests that our public education...

    Tags: Charter Schools, Students, Education, Teaching and Learning, Science and Technology

    6. Oct 16, 2012 |Story| Winchester Sun

  6. Clark County's Trapp Elementary School earns Blue Ribbon

    Trapp Elementary School was one of three Kentucky public schools that were recently designated as 2012 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education.
    Trapp Elementary School was one of three Kentucky public schools that were recently designated as 2012 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education. Trapp joined Rosa Parks Elementary from Fayette County and Porter Elementary in...

    Tags: Christianity, Academic Progress, Students, Education, Teaching and Learning

    7. Aug 28, 2012 |Story| Winchester Sun

  7. GRCHS juniors' scores on ACT down from 2011

    The latest results from the 2012 ACT test administered to all Kentucky public school juniors show a slight increase in the composite scores in all subject areas.
    The latest results from the 2012 ACT test administered to all Kentucky public school juniors show a slight increase in the composite scores in all subject areas. The ACT test, scored on a scale of 1 to 36 in the areas of English, math, reading and...

    Tags: Students, Education, Teaching and Learning, Science and Technology, Schools

    8. Apr 11, 2012 |Story| Jessamine Journal

  8. School wars over religion reignite

    Guest columnist
    Contrary to culture-war mythology, God is alive and well in many, if not most, public schools. Visit almost any school in America and you’ll find students sharing their faith, reading their scriptures, saying grace before lunch and, in high...

    Tags: Bible, Education, Teaching and Learning, Science and Technology, Schools

    9. Apr 25, 2012 |Story| Jessamine Journal

  9. Tennessee science law: academic freedom or monkey business?

    First Amendment Center
    Depending on whose press release you believe, Tennessee’s new science law either promotes “academic freedom” or “allows creationism to be taught in public schools.” Enacted on April 10, the legislation instructs school...

    Tags: Education, Teaching and Learning, Science and Technology, Schools, U.S. Supreme Court

    10. Mar 28, 2012 |Story| Winchester Sun

  10. Edith A. Massey Doherty: March 27, 2012

    EDITH A. MASSEY DOHERTY Edith A. Massey Doherty, 79, of Winchester, wife of Joseph F. Doherty, passed away Tuesday at the St. Joseph Hospital in Mount Sterling.  A native of North Andover, Mass., moving to Kentucky in 2008, she was born Nov. 7, 1932,...

    Tags: Christianity, Schools, Religion and Belief, Roman Catholicism

    11. Jan 23, 2012 |Story| Winchester Sun

  11. Letter to the Editor: Jan. 23, 2102

    <strong>Farris clarifies basis of Columbia decision</strong>
    Farris clarifies basis of Columbia decision Dear Editor, I have purposefully waited until after the public forum of the school board meeting last Tuesday evening to respond regarding my decision on the direction of the football program at George...

    Tags: Schools, Schools, Football

    12. Jan 11, 2012 |Story| Winchester Sun

  12. Teacher evaluation system bill approved by panel

    The state House Education Committee Tuesday approved legislation that authorizes a new statewide evaluation system for public school teachers and principals.
    The state House Education Committee Tuesday approved legislation that authorizes a new statewide evaluation system for public school teachers and principals. In Kentucky, there is no universal evaluation system; individual school districts develop...

    Tags: Schools, Teaching and Learning, Students, Education, Teaching and Learning

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