Holding education to a higher standard
There are a few things that I consider non-negotiable when talking about education in Kentucky.
Public charter schools: An additional tool for improving public education
Traditional public schools have been and will continue to be the primary vehicle for delivering instruction to our students, but public charter schools may provide a much-needed opportunity for a high-quality education for some of our Commonwealth's most at-risk children.
Interim commissioner lays out his priorities to Kentucky Board of Education
Interim Commissioner of Education Wayne Lewis laid out his priorities to the Kentucky Board of Education at its Jan. 6 meeting, telling board members that “everything that we do ought to be aligned to improving student outcomes.”
Kentucky’s new accountability system designed to push education forward
After almost two years, more than 20 town hall meetings and thousands of public comments, Kentucky finally has a new accountability system and it is one of which we all should be proud.
Graduation rate, Advanced Placement and ACT scores rise
The percentage of Kentucky public school students graduating from high school continued to increase; more students took rigorous Advanced Placement tests and earned a qualifying score of 3 or higher; and students scored higher with a greater percentage of them meeting readiness benchmarks on the ACT, according to 2016-17 assessment data released today by the Kentucky Department of Education.
How KDE is staying busy during the summer months
As an educator, the one question I hear more than almost any other is, “Do you get the summers off?” In a word, no.
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.
Work to reduce novice learners showing promise
More than 11,500 educators across the state to be trained by the end of November.
Graduation, student readiness and achievement continue to improve in final year of Unbridled Learning accountability
The number of students graduating from high school and considered college/career-ready continues to increase, and more students are scoring at higher levels in most grades and subjects since the state launched its assessment and accountability system five years ago, according to data released by the Kentucky Department of Education.
Taking ownership for closing achievement gaps
Achievement gaps have been around for decades. They exist in nearly every school, every school district and every state. Everyone agrees we have to do something about gaps – something that will solve the issue once and for all – but then it grows quiet.