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Two educators honored with 2025 SHAPE Teacher of the Year Award in Middle School Physical and Health Education
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Fayette County physical education teacher wins national honor
Jordan Manley, a physical education teacher for the STEAM Academy (Fayette County), has won the SHAPE America 2023 National High School Physical Education (PE) Teacher of the Year award.
Fayette County teacher earns SHAPE America regional teacher of the year award
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KDE to provide meals through Summer Food Service Program
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AppHarvest launches education initiative with health and nutrition activities
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