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Fayette superintendent cancels controversial staff convocation amid criticism of spending
“The FCPS employee back-to-school convocation, originally scheduled for Tuesday, August 6 has been changed to a teacher work day,” Fayette Superintendent Demetrus Liggins said. Parents blasted the $26,500 speaking fee the district was paying a prominent national educator.
School board candidate says Fayette shouldn’t spend $26,500 on celebrity educator’s speech
Fayette County Public Schools is paying $26,500 for an appearance of nationally known educator Ron Clark. That’s “just wrong,” said retired Fayette principal Betsy Nantz Rutherford who is running for the 5th District Seat on the school board in November.
Gerry Brooks inspires educators at professional development event in Pineville
Renowned educator and principal Gerry Brooks from Lexington, Kentucky, brought his unique blend of humor and practical advice to the Bell Theater on July 18, where he led a professional development session for teachers. The event was sponsored by Pineville Stop V, a Partners for Rural Impact program. Brooks, widely known for his engaging and […] The post Gerry Brooks inspires educators at professional development event in Pineville appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Brayden Burries’ High School Coach: ‘He Fits Great’ with Mark Pope’s System at Kentucky
Eleanor Roosevelt (CA) coach Steve Singleton told KSR+ that he believes Brayden Burries "fits great" with Mark Pope's system at Kentucky. The post Brayden Burries’ High School Coach: ‘He Fits Great’ with Mark Pope’s System at Kentucky appeared first on On3.
University of Kentucky kiosk helps residents properly retire American flags
HAZARD, Ky. (WKRC) - A kiosk at the University of Kentucky allows people to retire American flags. According to WDKY-TV, the University of Kentucky's Center of Excellence in Rural Health (UK CERH) in Hazard unveiled a tool to properly retire an American flag in early July. Per the outlet, the university's new kiosk was the idea of veterans who work at the center and felt it was needed in the community.
West Central High School’s Addie Seitz Leads Illinois to a Win in the Senior League Softball Regionals
Following an all-state softball season in the spring, West Central High School senior-to-be Addie Seitz is playing summer softball for an Illinois team that is currently participating in the Little League Senior Softball Central Region Tournament in Lexington, Kentucky. Seitz’s team is currently (2-0) and is tied with a team from Ohio as the only undefeated teams left in the 8-team tournament. She pitched a 4-inning perfect game against Kentucky on Wednesday, winning 16-0. Seitz struck out 7 of the 12 batters she faced. Just as she did during the high school season in the spring, Addie helped herself at the plate, as well, going 2-3 with 5 rbis and blasting a home run. Illinois and Ohio meet today for a chance to play for the regional championship game on Friday.
University of Kentucky STUNT Clinic 2024: Learn Skills & Game Structure
The University of Kentucky will host a STUNT October Clinic on October 19, 2024, following COVID-19 regulations. The clinic aims to educate female athletes on STUNT fundamentals and skills, offering training in stunts, jumps, tumbling, and game structure, with individual evaluations by Kentucky STUNT coaches. Session 1 participants: 6th grade...
Scott County football moving into new stadium
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Scott County’s football team as well as other sports are moving into their brand new high school. While Head Coach Jim McKee’s team practiced on their soon-to-be “old,” practice field, a crew of movers was emptying out the weight room at the old high school.
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