Education

The composite ACT score for 2010 Kentucky high school juniors remained stable from the score recorded a year ago.

LaRue County Schools, however, showed a stark improvement in some areas of the college readiness test.

The results released last week are from tests that all Kentucky high school juniors took last spring. It was the third year in a row for LaRue County juniors to take the now-required ACT. Results were shared during the Aug. 16 school board meeting.

Elizabethtown Community and Technical College and the Kentucky Motorcycle Rider Education Safety Commission have partnered to provide rider education incentive certificates to anyone taking the basic or experienced motorcycle classes. Beginning Aug. 20, participants can receive a $50 rebate after completion of the course.

Completion of the three-day course can result in a license skill test waiver and insurance rate reduction, along with providing the basics of the riding experience. Motorcycles and helmets are provided for those participating.

The Center for Gifted Studies recently held its annual Advanced Placement Summer Institute. This summer, 476 teachers from 91 Kentucky school districts, 17 states and three countries participated in the weeklong institute at Western Kentucky University.

Summer Garris of Magnolia, a teacher at LaRue County High School, attended.

Endorsed by the College Board, The Center’s Advanced Placement Institute offered more than 20 workshops for both beginning teachers and experienced Advanced Placement teachers.

LaRue County High School will become a demonstration site for mathematics instruction, thanks to a grant from the Kentucky Department of Education and Green River Regional Educational Cooperative.

LCHS and math departments from four other districts – Allen County-Scottsville, Campbellsville, Hart and Monroe county high schools – have committed to the three-year project, according to Johna Rodgers, GRREC grant writer.