Share your thoughts on the proposed new accountability system
We're getting ready to kick off another round of Town Hall meetings across Kentucky to get your input into what you think about the state's proposed new accountability system.
Pruitt issues State of P-12 Education report
Kentucky must do more to ensure all students receive the same educational opportunities and access to rigorous coursework, Commissioner of Education Stephen Pruitt said during his State of Education news conference Feb. 22.
Kentucky Board of Education discusses new accountability system
The Kentucky Board of Education took a first look at the proposed new accountability system for Kentucky schools and districts during a work session Feb. 7 and generally liked what it saw.
Kentucky Board of Education approves charter school principles
At its meeting in Frankfort Dec. 7, the Kentucky Board of Education approved a framework for charter schools, should the General Assembly consider public charter school legislation in the upcoming session.
Changes offer new opportunities
Kentucky Education Commissioner Stephen Pruitt says when it comes to education, we have to put politics aside, take ownership for our responsibility as education shareholders and simply make the best decisions for students and their future success.
Time to flip the script on our thinking about achievement gaps
In order to tackle Kentucky's achievement gap, we need to recognize it is all of our problem, and all of our responsibility to remedy this disparity in student achievement.
Move toward new accountability system gathering momentum
A steering committee and a former KDE associate commissioner are leading the effort to develop a new system.
Getting ready for opening day
We’re quickly reaching the opening day on another school year and I feel just as much excitement now as I did back in my classroom. But this isn’t just another year. We have the chance to create something great in Kentucky.
Board approves changes in program reviews; elects new officers
For 2016-17, the Program Review process is greatly streamlined. Rubrics have been reduced from up to 56 pages to 8-10 pages and only two programs will be scored each year rather than every program.
Summit showcases Kentucky’s thriving arts scene
People attending the first Kentucky Arts Summit in June heard one message loud and clear – the arts are alive and well in Kentucky.