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New education mandates are another fiasco
opinion@jessaminejournal.comThe latest threat to our rights as Kentucky parents to educate our children in ways that best fit each child’s needs comes from a federally imposed, one-size-fits-every-state educational curriculum known as the Common Core State Standards (CCSS)....Tags: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Students, Colleges and Universities, Education
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Jessamine County Schools TELL results improve from 2011 to 2013
jkleppinger@jessaminejournal.comJessamine County’s school-district officials were happy with the results of a statewide survey on teacher working conditions two years ago — and they were elated at this year’s results. The results from the 2013 TELL (Teaching,...Tags: Environmental Issues, Teachers, Conservation
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Ruda named a special-needs teacher of the year
jkleppinger@jessaminejournal.comVanessa Ruda was surprised when she found out she had named a special-needs teacher of the year — not just surprised she had won, but surprised she had been nominated. Ruda runs the Center for College and Career Readiness at Jessamine...Tags: Students, Career and Workplace, Education, Teachers, Employees
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Letters to the Editor: June 17, 2013
Thanks to coach Abner To the editor, I would like to give a big “thank you” and a big pat on the back for a job well done by coach Matthew Abner and the GRC girls soccer team at this weeks GRC High School Girls Youth Soccer Camp. My 7-...
Tags: U.S. Navy, High School Sports, Soccer, Students, Sports
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Witnesses at demotion hearing say West Jessamine High School principal Ed Jones interfered with athletics
jkleppinger@jessaminejournal.comThe demotion of West Jessamine High School principal Ed Jones came because of multiple allegations of Jones interfering with athletics programs that involved his son over the last four school years, according to the superintendent. Details emerged...Tags: Lawyers, Crime, Law and Justice, Car Safety Tips and Advice, High School Sports, Basketball
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Prep Sports: Mercer County's Shannon Murray is this year's Danville Office Equipment Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year
hmorris@amnews.comHARRODSBURG — Shannon Murray doesn’t like to sit still for long. She can’t. The recent Mercer County High School graduate has not only been a standout on the soccer field and on the track, but she has been even more successful in the...Tags: Soccer, Students, High Schools, Sports, Schools
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Toyota initiative to benefit Clark students
The Winchester SunAn initiative from Toyota will benefit Clark County students, after Toyota Manufacturing Kentucky Inc. (TMMK) announced an increase in the company’s investment in early childhood education. TMMK helped fund bornlearning Academies in 10 schools...Tags: Steve Beshear, Annie E. Casey Foundation, Preschools, Students, Education
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Centre College research on energy drinks creates buzz
Centre CollegeFor many college students, "pulling an all-nighter" is a familiar routine typically accomplished with copious amounts of caffeine. Often, the go-to option is a so-called "energy shot" drink that boasts a special blend of energy-boosting ingredients. ...Tags: Students, Colleges and Universities, Energy Drinks, Washington, DC, Psychology
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College News for June 16, 2013
President’s List Western Kentucky University: Sarah Durham of Yosemite, daughter of Mary and Randall Durham. She is a psychology major and criminology minor. Scholarships BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Tractor Supply Co. and the National FFA Foundation...
Tags: Christianity, Lancaster (Lancaster, Virginia), Awards and Prizes, Dwayne Johnson, Tractor Supply Company
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Environmental Activism: Warner Elementary teachers report huge improvements in school atmosphere
jkleppinger@jessaminejournal.comWhen a statewide teacher survey on working conditions came out for the first time two years ago, it threw up red flags on the leadership and the environment at Warner Elementary School. Principal Val Gallutia said then that he wanted to have “...Tags: Parkinson's Disease, Teachers
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Community Announcements for June 13
Upcoming Public Government Meetings - Lincoln County Board of Education: 6:30 p.m. June 13 at the Board of Education office - Lincoln County Fiscal Court: 9 a.m. June 11 and June 25 at the Lincoln County Courthouse - Crab Orchard City Commission: 6 p....
Tags: Health and Safety at School, Sports, Arts and Culture, Diseases and Illnesses, Democratic Party
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R.J. Palmer receives Friend of Education Award from Montgomery County schools
As one of the sponsors of Senate Bill 43, State Sen. R.J. Palmer once again demonstrated his support of education and his commitment to students, their families and the citizens of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. With the passage of SB 43 special needs...
Tags: Students, Employment Opportunities
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Jun 17, 2013
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Jun 15, 2013
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Jun 13, 2013
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Jun 12, 2013
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Jun 11, 2013
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