Dr. Holliday discusses new testing with Mrs. Curry 2012-03-30 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Alan W. Reed. Adair School District photo. A chance to the talk with the man in the know. Phyllis Curry, Instructional Supervisor for the Adair County School District, had a chance to talk direct with Kentucky Commissioner of Education Terry Holliday about recent changes in mandatory testing, the interpretation of the scores, and how to accurately convey comparisons of old and new data. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

The Easter Bunny is watching 2012-03-30 - 2339 Campbellsville Road, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Diners at Betty's OK Country Cooking may feel eyes watching them at this table in the No Smoking section, but it's just a Clingon Rabbit, not a real one. But not all blue eyed white rabbits are fake. Click to see Photos, Blue-Eyed White Rabbits Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Commissioner of Education Terry Holliday tours Col. Casey 2012-03-30 - Col. Wm. Casey School, 220 Gen. John Adair DR, Columbia, KY - Photo by Alan W. Reed. Adair Schools photo. Dr. Terry Holliday Kentucky Commissioner of Education, right visited with Principal Patty Jones at Colonel Wm. Casey Elementary School today. While there he commented, Dr. Holliday said that Casey teachers and students deserved a facility that maximizes their abilities. At left is Adair County School Superintendent Darrell Treese, who made replacement of the Category 5 CWC a top priority during his tenure. Dr. Holliday visited Columbia this morning, Friday, March 30, 2012. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Sharing a common interest: The KY state budget 2012-03-30 - ACES, 870 Indian DR, Columbia, Ky - Photo by Alan W. Reed. Adair Schools photo. Adair County CJE Ann Melton and Dr. Terry Holliday discussed an issue common to both their hearts: The Kentucky State Budget, as well as well as progress in Kentucky education in general and education in Adair County, KY, specifically. Judge Melton has been an advocate for improvements in education as a cornerstone for economic advances, particularly an improved jobs picture here. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Kentucky: Canola 2012-03-30 - Shelby County, KY - Photo by Pen. Canola brassica napus l. a cultivar of rapeseed, a relatively new crop to Kentucky, is providing a new aesthetic for the Commonwealth as well as new pride for the Canadianophile Movement, for those addicted to all things from the Great Frozen North. According to its Wikepedia entry, the very name is derived from CANiadian Oil, Low Acid. According to Wikipedia: Canola the seeds can be used for an edible oil for humans and livestock, as well as for biodiesel. The nighest sight to it around here is Field Mustard brassica campestris L the ubiquitous yellow weed in these parts this time of year. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Superintendent Darrell Treece 2012-03-30 - ACES, 870 Indian DR, Columbia, Ky - Photo by Ed Waggener. Adair County School Superintendent Darrell Treece gesticulates while having a private chat with Kentucky Education Commissioner Terry Holliday following the reception and question and answer session today. Superintendent Treece, who has announced his departure from the superintendency effective June 30, 2012, has led the local district through a major rebuilding phase which included the ACES building in which the reception was held. Others in the photo are Journalist Wes Feese of the Adair Progress, Media Relations/Federal Programs Director A.W. Reed, Principal Troy Young of Adair County High School; Assistant Adair County Elementary Principal Sandy Wilson, and Adair County Middle School Principal Alma Rich. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Metcalfe Co., KY: Traditional stone wall, recently built 2012-03-30 - Metcalfe County, KY - Photo by Johnnietta Jessie. Rock Wall This is what I see every morning when I sit down at my computer. The wall was built for my landlord by a neighbor on our street. I have taken some gorgeous engagement pictures on this wall as well as some other pictures of people. - Johnnietta Jessie Seen in the ColumbiaMagazine group on Flickr. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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