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Parent workshop set at BCHS
CANNONSBURG - A free workshop to explain changes in state education standards will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24 at Boyd County High School.
The workshop, titled “What Parents and Communities Need to Know: Kentucky’s Core Academic Standards,” will help parents and community members support the revised student expectations and testing system.
Implementing the new system will help schools transition to a more rigorous education. The new standards focus on preparing students for college and careers at every stage of education.
Forward in the Fifth, the Prichard Committee and the Kentucky Parent Teacher Association are sponsoring the workshop.
The program includes a light meal and door prizes. Registration is required to ensure adequate seating and materials. Register at fif.org or by calling Norma Meek at (606) 928-4141.
Forward in the Fifth, a nonprofit organization and an affiliate of the Center for Rural Development, was formed in 1986 by U.S. Congressman Hal Rogers, R-5th, and other leaders to work to reverse low educational attainment levels in the Fifth Congressional District.
Russell to honor Hanner Saturday
RUSSELL - Russell High School will honor Tim Hanner, a class of 1978 graduate, for his recent induction into the Russell High School Hall of Fame.
Hanner was unable to attend the September ceremony and will be honored at halftime of Saturday’s boys varsity basketball game against Rowan County at Marvin Meredith Gymnasium. Tipoff is 7:30 p.m.
Hanner is a former Russell athlete, teacher and coach. He retired last year as superintendent of Kenton County schools. In 2010, Hanner was named Kentucky Superintendent of the Year.
As superintendent, Hanner established the Kenton County Success Academy, a Professional Practices Rubric and focused on the district’s three goals to ensure quality education in every classroom, every day. Hanner is also the founder of Hanner’s Heroes, a district organization made up of more than 700 students who mentor and coach younger students in reading.
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News in brief, 06/20/13
A West Virginia man has been arrested and charged with the robbery at the PNC Bank here on Tuesday afternoon.
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Good River Gathering starts Friday
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Carter school employees receive 1 percent raise
The Carter County Board of Education voted Monday to award a one percent pay raise for all district employees in the upcoming year.
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APD investigating impersonation case
Police are investigating a reported incident of a juvenile impersonating a peace officer, which occurred on Monday just before 7 p.m. at a public place in the 700 block of Central Avenue. A juvenile female told police that a juvenile male dressed like a police officer approached her and stated he was working under the authority of the Ashland Police Department and had a warrant for her arrest.
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Calling all angels
Mick Fosson is looking for angel investors who want something more substantial than a simple return on their money.
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Grayson police officer fired
Grayson City Council met in special session Monday night to discuss the fate of police officer Chris Yavorcik.
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Prison reforms having an impact but more could be done
Two years ago, Kentucky was on a path to putting 25,000 of its people behind bars when state lawmakers passed a sweeping reform of drug laws and sentencing and parole rules.
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Contract awarded for bridge repair
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet today awarded a contract to Evers Welding Co. Inc. of Cincinnati to repair Ashland’s damaged 12th Street bridge.
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West Virginia man arrested for bank robbery
A West Virginia man has been arrested and charged with the robbery at the PNC Bank here on Tuesday afternoon.
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