School News from around Kentucky

• More post-Erwin Commentaries: Whew! That was close: Loss of Erwin lucky for education board, state. from the Herald-Leader; Too Hot to Handle. "recoup some of the $50,000 paid to search firm Ray and Associates" from the State-Journal; Gilding the ol' resume. "this whole mess doesn't ring too true on my Bell curve of educational excellence." from the Courier-Journal.
• Jefferson County studies Multi-factor plan, expands definition of diversity to include academic achievement, parent education levels, language, test scores and income...and maybe race.
• Christian County teacher losses far above national average.
• Ft Thomas raises athletic fees from $50 to $90 per child per sport, to balance budget.
• Fired Harlan County teacher loses another court bout, accused of taking racy student pix.
• Mason County Board implements 4 R's -- relationships, relevance, rigor and reflection.
• Whitley East Elementary school project faces delays.
• Clark County Board member not removed from office by Attorney General.
• Simpson County policy would extend limits of mandated student drug tests for students who parking cars on campus or play sports.
• Breakfast & lunch prices rise at Caverna schools.
• Glasgow schools abolish tuition fees for students outside district.
• Back to school for 2,700 Jefferson County students who attend one of seven year-round schools.
• Two-week Kinder Kamp gets newbies ready for Elizabethtown kindergarten.
• Settlement reached in 2003 McCreary County suit.
• Space academy at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville "priceless" for Jefferson County science teacher.
• Bullitt County school board rejects union.