Readiness results highlight need for quality early learning
Many Kentucky students are at a disadvantage for learning before they even start school, according to Kindergarten Readiness Screener data released by the Kentucky Department of Education.
Pre-K working in Erlanger-Elsmere schools
Erlanger-Elsmere Independent is working with parents, community groups and the United Way to make sure every student is ready for kindergarten.
Ready to learn
Districts across the state are trying new ways to increase kindergarten readiness.
Half of incoming kindergartners are ready for school
Gov. Steve Beshear announced Wednesday that 50 percent of students who started kindergarten this school year were ready to learn and succeed. That is up from 49 percent last year. Despite the gain, about 24,500 students entered kindergarten unprepared. “While we are moving in the right direction, this data reinforces the importance of quality early learning opportunities for all children,” [...]
Kindergarten screener goes from pilot to full flight
Teacher who didn’t get to pilot readiness screener excited to see its effect on her students.