November 2005 ::
November 29, 2005
2006 - The Year of Study Abroad
Senator Richard Durbin introuded S.Res. 308 - Designating 2006 as the "Year of Study Abroad" on November 10, 2005. Recognizing the importance of study abroad programs, this bill encourages secondary schools, institutions of higher learning, businesses and goverments programs to promote and expand study abroad opportunties. The bill is co-sponsored by: Senators Alexander (R-TN), Feingold (D-WI), Craig (R-ID), Colmen (R-MN) and Cochran (R-MS). It was passed by the Senate with unanimous consent.
November 03, 2005
Louisville Spanish Teacher Receives National Award
Diane MacKenzie, a Spanish teacher and KWLA member at Atherton High School in the Jefferson County school district, is Kentucky’s newest recipient of the Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award, which includes a financial reward of $25,000.MacKenzie was notified of her award today, when Education Commissioner Gene Wilhoit and representatives from the Milken Family Foundation visited her school. Learn more »