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KDE to continue use of some parts of technology system designed to improve instruction and effectiveness

By Brenna R. Kelly Brenna.kelly@education.ky.gov After analyzing cost, usage and receiving feedback from districts, the Kentucky Department of Education has decided to continue to use most of the components of the Continuous Instructional Improvement Technology System (CIITS) for another year. The CIITS system was designed to help teachers and districts become more efficient and effective, and allow them to collect and [...]

By |2015-06-04T17:07:12-04:00June 4, 2015|

Public input sought on traits for next commissioner

The Kentucky Board of Education is seeking public input on traits it should consider when selecting Kentucky’s next commissioner of education. Current Commissioner Terry Holliday announced in April that he is retiring, effective Aug. 31. At a special board meeting on May 7, the board discussed a number of traits and characteristics that members believe are important for the next commissioner [...]

By |2018-11-21T13:53:17-05:00May 21, 2015|

Superintendent’s Spotlight: Randall Christopher, Estill County

Randall Christopher The Estill County school district is implementing various programs as it pursues the mission of “Every Child Succeeds.” New mathematics and reading initiatives at all grade levels, program reviews and new attendance goals all point to student success. The district is committed to ensuring all students are college- and career-ready and is extremely proud of the [...]

By |2015-07-23T15:13:38-04:00May 14, 2015|

KBE moves ahead in search for new commissioner

During a special meeting in Louisville this week, the Kentucky Board of Education discussed the characteristics it would like to see in the next commissioner of education and voted to hire a firm to conduct a search to replace current Commissioner Terry Holliday when he retires August 31. Director of the National Center for Innovation in Education and former commissioner [...]

By |2015-05-08T07:29:09-04:00May 8, 2015|

Superintendent’s Spotlight: Terri Cox-Cruey, Kenton County

Terri Cox-Cruey Superintendent Terri Cox-Cruey and Kenton County school district staff and educators are firm believers that strong leaders lead by example, model best practices and remain open-minded to new learning opportunities. Under the guidance of district leadership, teachers have spent the last three years working on literacy and mathematics initiatives supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates [...]

By |2015-07-23T15:14:33-04:00May 7, 2015|

EPSB appoints acting executive director

Jimmy Adams of Lexington will serve as the acting executive director of the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB). “As the acting executive director, Jimmy Adams, will provide not only consistency to the Board’s work but will move the many initiatives of EPSB forward during this time of transition”, said EPSB Chair Cassandra Webb. Adams, who has served as the EPSB [...]

By |2015-05-04T14:29:18-04:00May 7, 2015|

Superintendent’s Spotlight: Boyd Randolph, Somerset Independent

Boyd Randolph Academically, the Somerset Independent school district is recognized as a High Performing district with overall student achievement at the 94th percentile. Under the current state accountability system, each of the district’s schools rank in the top 15 percent or better of all similar schools in Kentucky. The major focus of instruction is an active, hands-on approach [...]

By |2015-07-23T16:12:47-04:00April 29, 2015|

Education secretary praises Kentucky progress

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, Louisville Mayor Grag Fischer and Commissioner Terry Holliday sit in on Brent Peter’s Food Lit class at Fern Creek High School (Jefferson County).Photo by Amy Wallot, April 23, 2015 During a trip to Louisville this week, United States Education Secretary Arne Duncan saw firsthand, some of the progress Kentucky has made in [...]

By |2015-04-24T12:07:15-04:00April 24, 2015|

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