Posts from Kentucky that Matter Beyond Kentucky
Because she knows I'm interested in improving as a writer and blogger, my boss shared this woman's website with me. Suzanne Gray lives in Frankfort, Kentucky and writes about creativity and art and has this beautiful website not to be missed.
You may have heard by now, but Kentucky is seeking feedback to make changes to the Common Core State Standards in KY.
This week we celebrated the anniversary of a woman's right to vote. Read this blog by Heather Watson to learn how women from Kentucky played an important role in passing the 19th amendment.
Jason Linden, a public school teacher in Louisville, writes about homeschooling his daughter because the school system places too much emphasis on test prep. I can relate completely, even though my children still attend public school. If you read my blog, you know how much this issue matters to me!
Lexington teacher, Liz Prather, writes about why it's important to pronounce students' names correctly.
Speaking of Lexington, my city made the list of top cities to live for a quality life.
Health & Well Being
Since I was having my cast removed this week, I was eager to read this article about when I might be able to use my right leg again and drive. When I visited the doctor, he confirmed what I read in this article--12 weeks after the break. Well, I'm 6 weeks down with 6 to go...
Helen Bamber, a therapist to torture victims, died this week. Read about her life here.
Because she knows I'm interested in improving as a writer and blogger, my boss shared this woman's website with me. Suzanne Gray lives in Frankfort, Kentucky and writes about creativity and art and has this beautiful website not to be missed.
You may have heard by now, but Kentucky is seeking feedback to make changes to the Common Core State Standards in KY.
This week we celebrated the anniversary of a woman's right to vote. Read this blog by Heather Watson to learn how women from Kentucky played an important role in passing the 19th amendment.
Jason Linden, a public school teacher in Louisville, writes about homeschooling his daughter because the school system places too much emphasis on test prep. I can relate completely, even though my children still attend public school. If you read my blog, you know how much this issue matters to me!
Lexington teacher, Liz Prather, writes about why it's important to pronounce students' names correctly.
Speaking of Lexington, my city made the list of top cities to live for a quality life.
Health & Well Being
Since I was having my cast removed this week, I was eager to read this article about when I might be able to use my right leg again and drive. When I visited the doctor, he confirmed what I read in this article--12 weeks after the break. Well, I'm 6 weeks down with 6 to go...
Helen Bamber, a therapist to torture victims, died this week. Read about her life here.
