Educator of the Month: Denise Finley
After 37 years in the classroom, you’d think Denise Finley would have downshifted by now into a slower gear. Downshift? No way. Finley knows only one gear — full speed ahead. “She has been committed to kids her whole career, and she has never taken her foot off the gas,” said Carrie Paul, administrative dean […]
KU Scholar Athlete of the Month
Joe’s Breakout Year Started With a 63 Joe Muschong School: Lafayette GRADE: 12 SportS: Golf Academics: Joe has a 4.68 weighted GPA, has taken 6 A.P. classes, scored 29 on the ACT and is a National Honor Society and Lafayette Student Council member. Parents: Kelly & Fred Let’s hear it for Late Bloomers like […]
Curious Edge: Even a Lost Boy, Deserve Help
by Kimberly Hudson A few months ago I spoke at The Color of Education’s College Fair at Transylvania University. I was charged with motivating students to take the ACT. I spoke to a young man I will call “Antonio.” I asked about his plans after high school. He quickly replied, “I’m going to attend the […]
FCPS Changes Birthday Cutoff for Kindergarten Eligibility
Fayette County Public Schools has changed the birthday eligibility cutoff for kindergartners for the 2017-18 school year. Starting next fall, per state regulations, any child who turns 5 on or before Aug. 1 can enroll in full-day kindergarten. The previous birthday cutoff was Oct. 1. In October, parents of a child who exhibits high levels of academic […]
Educator of the Month: Karen Grace
It’s not surprising that math teacher Karen Grace would educate the best of the best in her A.P. statistics class at West Jessamine High School. After all, she is a National Board Certified teacher with 15 years experience, is the chair of the department with the most tenure, and she was last year’s school teacher […]
KU Scholar Athlete of the Month
Eva Will Graduate Early to Enroll at UK Eva Mitchell School: West Jessamine High GRADE: 12 Sports: Soccer Academics: Eva has a 3.48 GPA, has taken two A.P. classes and will graduate early in December and enroll at UK for the spring semester. Parents: Glenda & Doug How eager is Eva Mitchell of West […]
Open Houses for Private Schools
Blue Grass Baptist School 3743 Red River Drive (859) 272-1217 www.bluegrassbaptist.com Thursday, February 2, 6-8 p.m. Community Montessori School 166 Crestwood Drive (859) 277-4805 www.cmsmontessori.org Toddler-3rd grade Saturday, Nov. 19, 10-11:30 a.m. Christian Academy of the Bluegrass 549 Parkside Drive (859) 285-9283 www.cabluegrass.org Private tours arranged anytime. Lexington Christian Academy Rose Campus, 450 […]
Curious Edge: Hope for Those With ADHD, Dyslexia
By Kimberly Hudson Photo: Kimberly Hudson & Olivia Brewer I had the opportunity recently to share my passion, which is wrapped in a package called The Curious Edge Foundation, at a taping at the WKYT-TV studio of Heart of Gold. Heart of Gold highlights nonprofit organizations in Lexington. I took a student with me, […]
Mission of Hope – 20 Years of Extending the Hope
MOH PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND HELP TO NEEDY FAMILIES IN APPALACHIA
Reflections on an Unorthodox Education Career
As the final year of my college career is coming to a close and I reflect on my education, clear upsides and downsides emerge to the many types of schooling I received.
True Grit: Maddie Rises to All Challenges
True Grit: Maddie Rises to All Challenges
Maddie Covey of Tates Creek High might be one of history’s smallest All-City soccer players, but there’s plenty of grit packed onto her 5-foot-2 1/2 inch, 106-pound frame.
Educator of the Month: Cindy Zeller
Principal Chris Salyers of The Learning Center in Lexington calls Cindy Zeller a “superstar teacher, a pillar of the school.”
Foundation Instills Confidence in Youth
Foundation Instills Confidence in Youth
My husband and I own our own businesses and are the parents of three children, which is enough to keep us both busy.
Volunteers Needed for Lexington Public Library’s Homework Help
The Homework Help Program at the Lexington Public Library is seeking volunteers at the Village and Northside branches.
The Lexington School: Embracing Dyslexia Transforms School
Every school would love to have Aden as a student – a bright, engaged and talented young man. We at The Lexington School, a PK-8 school with 596 students, are proud to call him one of ours.
Back to School Basics: FCPS Registration & Medical Requirements
Registration
First-time students may register for Fayette County Public Schools during the remaining registration windows, weekdays through Wednesday, Aug. 10 (the first day of school.) Windows are open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Avoid Misdiagnosis: Trust a Professional
Avoid Misdiagnosis: Trust a Professional
Sometimes, I can get on a soapbox when it comes to the importance of credentialed professionals evaluating students for learning challenges.
For Harrison, The Awards Roll In
The end-of-the-year award ceremony at Trinity Christian Academy can sound like an echo chamber.
“And the next award goes to Harrison Williams. And the next… And the next.”
Educator of the Month: Alison Calhoun
If you’re looking for evidence of teachers who care, you could do worse than observe Alison Calhoun on the last day of school at West Jessamine Middle.
Rallies Provide Free Supplies for Students
Thousands of Fayette County school children will receive free backpacks and school supplies at the 10th annual Back to School Rallies on Saturday, July 30. The rallies are a collaborative effort by the YMCA of Central Kentucky, Fayette County Public Schools and 15 Lexington neighborhoods. The rallies will provide more than 7,000 elementary, middle and […]