Kentucky’s newest crop of kindergarteners is right around the corner from screening that looks at how “ready” they are to begin their K-12 journey and whether students need more support. The “readiness” assessment reflects less on a student and more on the support systems available for that child from birth to age 5, said Dr. […]
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State report shows 50 percent of Kentucky children not ready for kindergarten
Annual county profiles show snapshot of early childhood status The 2016 Early Childhood Profiles, released today by the Governor’s Office of Early Childhood (GOEC), provide county-specific data to help local leaders and early childhood advocates assess community challenges and inform local strategies to help children arrive at kindergarten ready to succeed. In Kentucky, only 50 […]
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November Fort Thomas School Board Round-Up
By Amanda Dibiaso Rick Rafferty. FTM file. The Fort Thomas School Board held their monthly meeting Monday, November 9. Board member John Weyer was absent. Here’s your round-up: Recognition of Rick Rafferty: The board recognized Highlands Middle School Modern World Cultures teacher Rick Rafferty, who was selected as one of the top three middle school […]
