Fayette County Schools Announce Make-Up Days
As of the end of February, the school district has designated Friday, March 20 and Friday, April 10 as weather make-up days.
LESLIE WADDELOW: Refining the Craft of Teaching
When Leslie Waddelow and her husband moved to Jacksonville, Fla., nearly a decade ago, she discovered a new world as an elementary school teacher in the inner city.
After Big Senior Season, Mary Seems All Set
The turning point for Dunbar High senior Mary Martin came after her sophomore volleyball season.
At that time, Mary was known more as a hard-hitting first baseman on the softball team. Softball was her first love and she had played on the Dunbar varsity since seventh grade.
Brain Training Can Help Ease Symptoms of ADHD
ADHD is a common childhood disorder that is caused by a genetic anomaly in the brain tissues, resulting in thinner tissues in the areas of the brain generally associated with attention.
Unlocking Your Child’s Academic Toolbox
With 21 years in practice, I am amazed at the number of times I have had the opportunity to touch a person’s life.
For example, I recently evaluated a bright 16-year-old who despite a solid IQ, involved parents and exposure to a good education system, is not thriving in school.
Small Class Size Makes Big Difference
When Elizabeth Portillo was mulling over college choices, she thought she wanted to go to a small school where she could form relationships with her professors.
(Surprising) Benefits of a College Degree: Why You Should Convince Your Child to Get a College Degree
The reasons are many and reach far beyond education and potential income.
According to various studies, your child likely will be happier and healthier with a degree in hand.
Annual Writing Contest: ‘If I Ruled the World…’
What would the world be like if you were in charge? Would you make dessert a required part of every meal? Would you make a law banning bullying?
Math-Science Whiz Gets With the (Computer) Program
How many All-State soccer players have already programmed their own photo editing software? At the top of that short list sits 17-year-old senior Alyssa Montgomery of Dunbar High.
TONYA HARMAN: Goals + Hard Work = Success
When fourth-grade teacher Tonya Harman’s Life Group started a “Couch to 5K” program a year ago, the Breckinridge Elementary teacher didn’t expect to be a role model for her students… but that’s exactly what transpired over the next year.
JOYCE BRUNER: An Empowering Vision
Twelve years into her career as a middle school teacher, Joyce Bruner arrived at Jessamine Central — the county’s alternative school — for a job interview and she discovered that half of the school was housed in a double-wide trailer. The other half sat in the bottom of an ancient building, and the principal’s office was her van.
Ben Hits the Ground Running In the Classroom
It took a while for senior Ben Young to focus exclusively on cross country, and the Tates Creek High team is glad he did.
Helping Others Succeed Is Her Holiday Gift
During this holiday season, I have much for which to be thankful.
The path I have traveled has opened doors for my passion.
Teach Social Skills to Kids With Learning Differences
One of the most troubling characteristics of the Learning Disabled child can be the lack of age-appropriate social skills. Conditions such as Asperger’s Syndrome, ADHD, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, etc., are linked to differences in brain chemistry and function. Therefore their difficulties with social skills are also biological and organic in nature. However, that explanation does […]
DEBBIE RAINS: Creating Memorable Experiences
Retirement? That lasted all of six weeks for Debbie Rains, a veteran of 36 years in the classroom.
“I missed the kids,” said Rains, a gifted and talented teacher at East Jessamine Middle School.
For Sullivan, It’s a Family Affair At Henry Clay High
At 6-foot-3, 285 pounds, senior center Sullivan Simpson of Henry Clay High is everything you’d want in a scholar athlete.
He has a 4.6 weighted GPA, is a member of the National Honor Society, is an active member of Young Life ministry, has the respect of his teammates and… he’s fierce.
Boy Reads at Grade Level After Summer Program
The frustration was almost unbearable for Lauren Jacobs, a kindergarten teacher at the Lexington Latin School and the mother of 12-year-old Caleb.
Couple Opens State’s First Center
Miloni and Pranav Suthar have opened the Eye Level Learning Center of Lexington West, the first time the international learning center has been available in Kentucky.
New Master Plan for Sayre
As Sayre School – the oldest private school in the Bluegrass – celebrates its 160th anniversary, the downtown school is focused on the future.
KRISTIN GERTON: Combining Content and Relationships
A speedy state track champion in high school, eighth-grade math teacher Kristin Gerton has proved a quick study in the classroom, as well.