October 2004 ::
October 25, 2004
Teacher Tax Deduction for Classroom Expenses Extended for 2004-05
The recent tax legislation signed into law by President Bush includes an extension of the "above-the-line" tax deduction for teachers for the first $250 "out-of-pocket" you spend on instructional materials and classroom supplies. Learn more »
October 19, 2004
Call for Papers
The proposal deadline for the Southeast Coastal Conference on Languages & Literatures is two weeks away! Submit your proposal on-line by November 1, 2004 by accessing the conference website »
October 18, 2004
International Education Week
Secretary of State Colin Powell released a statement for International Education Week 2004 (November 15-19). Learn more »
October 14, 2004
Learning Second Language Changes Brain
MSNBC reports: "Being bilingual produces changes in the anatomy of the brain, scientists said on Wednesday in finding that could explain why children are so much better than adults at mastering a second language." Read entire article »
October 12, 2004
Special Invitation: Call for Papers
The Kentucky Philological Association encourages faculty in foreign languages to submit proposal abstracts for papers to be read at its annual meeting, March 4-5 2005, at Northern Kentucky University. Learn more »
October 11, 2004
ACTFL announces new web site
The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages releases its new web site in time for the 2005 Year of Languages. Learn more »
October 07, 2004
Grant Opportunity: Free Language Lab
SANS Inc., the developer and exclusive licensor of Sony language learning software solutions, will award a Sony Virtuoso Language Lab software package valued at over $50,000 to a certified senior high school, college, or university with a language learning program and a networked PC-based lab in place. Learn more »
October 05, 2004
French Teacher Is Semifinalists for KY Teacher of the Year
Congratualations to French teacher Linda Dale, East Ridge High on being named a semifinalist for the Kentucky Teacher of the Year award! Learn more »
October 04, 2004
Textbook Commission Releases List
The Textbook Commission will approve the State Multiple List for World Language textbooks on Friday, Oct. 8, 2005. This State Multiple List will be published on the KDE website by November 15, 2004.
October 01, 2004
Surverys says: Students not prepared
77% of respondents to a recent Foreign Policy Association survey say students inadequately prepared for international affairs. Learn more »