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School board seeks state approval to allow instruction during snow days

By JIM BROOKS Nelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Wednesday, April 29, 2015, 11 p.m. — Students in the Nelson County Schools may have fewer snow days to make up next year — even when snow and ice make it impossible for school buses to travel county roadways. The Nelson County Board of Education met […]

April 30th, 2015 | Posted in Breaking News,Education,News | Read More »

Analysis: Common Core standards wrongly ignore higher-level courses

By RICHARD G. INNES Education Analyst Bluegrass Institute for Public Policy Solutions   Monday, April 27, 2015, 10:50 a.m. – There’s been a lot of discussion about how the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are moving Kentucky education forward. However, while both standards seem somewhat better than the former, highly […]

April 27th, 2015 | Posted in Breaking News,Education,News,Opinion | Read More »

Video: Nelson County Schools Board of Education, April 21, 2015

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO STAFF REPORT Saturday, April 25, 2015 — The Tuesday, April 21, 2015, regular monthly meeting of the Nelson County Schools Board of Education at Central Office on Wildcat Lane. Video courtesy of WBRT Radio and The Nelson County Gazette. -30- Please follow and like us:

April 25th, 2015 | Posted in Breaking News,Education,News | Read More »

Video: Bardstown Independent Schools Board of Education, April 21, 2015

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO STAFF REPORT Saturday, April 25, 2015 — The Tuesday, April 21, 2015, regular monthly meeting of the Bardstown Independent Schools Board of Education at the district offices on North Fifth Street. Video courtesy of WBRT Radio and The Nelson County Gazette. -30- Please follow and like us:

April 25th, 2015 | Posted in Breaking News,Education,News,Video | Read More »

City schools set graduation date, review certified evaluation plan updates

By JIM BROOKS Nelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 1 p.m. — The Bardstown Independent Schools Board of Education announced Tuesday the Bardstown High School graduation date is Saturday, June 6. The graduation ceremony is set for 11 a.m. on Garnis Martin Field. In the event of inclement weather, the graduation […]

April 22nd, 2015 | Posted in Breaking News,Education | Read More »

Board OKs contracts for ELC, TNHS projects hoping funds will be available

By JIM BROOKS Nelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, April 21, 2015, 11 p.m. — The Nelson County Board of Education approved selection of the construction manager and architect for the $2.55 million Thomas Nelson High School Phase 3 project at its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. The board chose BCD Construction as construction […]

April 21st, 2015 | Posted in Breaking News,Education | Read More »

‘Unbridled Careers’ to enhance school district’s college, career readiness

By JIM BROOKS Nelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, April 21, 2015, 9 p.m. — Students in the Nelson County District’s high schools and middle schools will soon be taking advantage of a new program that will allow students to explore their interests and possible career paths, and then can link them with professionals […]

April 21st, 2015 | Posted in Breaking News,Education | Read More »

KHEAA rep available for free college planning services in Nelson County

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO STAFF REPORT Monday, April 20, 2015 — A representative from the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) is available in Nelson County to assist students, parents and schools that want help with financial aid for college. Toni Wiley is available year-round to provide free higher education and financial aid assistance, […]

April 20th, 2015 | Posted in Community News,Education | Read More »

Local support group to conduct Hearing Fair April 27 at public library

NC GAZETTE/ WBRT RADIO Community News Tuesday, April 14, 2015 — The Kentucky Home chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of American is sponsoring a Hearing Fair, 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 27, 2015 at the Nelson County Public Library. The event will include free hearing screenings and opportunities to meet with representatives from vocational rehab, […]

April 14th, 2015 | Posted in Community News,Education | Read More »

Fire marshal called to investigate fire at Nelson County High School

By NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO STAFF REPORT Tuesday, April 14, 2015, 1:30 p.m. — The state fire marshal’s office is investigating a fire that happened Tuesday morning in the boys’ restroom in the freshman wing of Nelson County High School. The Bardstown Fire Department was dispatched at 11:49 a.m. for the fire at NCHS, […]

April 14th, 2015 | Posted in Breaking News,Education,News | Read More »

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