My guiding principles in education
Kentucky's Commissioner of Education Stephen Pruitt has built his education priorities on three pillars: equity, achievement and integrity.
Accountability – Taking the time to get it right
Education Commissioner Stephen Pruitt shares how the new Every Student Succeeds Act will give all Kentuckians a chance to help craft a new state accountability system.
Need inspiration? Visit a Kentucky public school
Education Commissioner Stephen Pruitt shares how inspired he was during a recent visit to classrooms in Kentucky.
Achievement and opportunity gaps inform, not define, us
As a nation, we talk a lot about the achievement gap. While the achievement gap is an important thing to keep an eye on, it’s not the only gap that matters.
It really is a wonderful life
As we come to the end of the calendar year, I always take time to reflect and rejuvenate, and this year is no different.
Every student succeeds
If passed, the Every Student Succeeds Act -- which is the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act -- will give a lot of accountability control back to the states.
Eliminating the opportunity gap
Despite the improvement we have seen, we, as a state, still have a lot of work to do. We have a significant achievement gap that needs to be addressed.
Proud to Call Kentucky Home
As Kentucky’s new commissioner of education, I want you to know that I value your views, your input and your help in preparing our students for tomorrow.
Data can help parents make sure their child stays on track
October is an important month in Kentucky education. It presents an opportunity for all of us to take a look at how our public schools, districts and students are performing.
New toolbox designed to help ensure school readiness
With the start of a new school year comes the first pages of a new chapter in the lives of 50,000 Kentuckians. It is a time for them to begin laying the foundation for a lifetime of exploration, learning and achievement.