Perfecting formative assessment in science
Twelve Washington County teachers are enhancing their use of formative assessment practices in science classes as part of grant to improve science instruction and assessment.
Putting aside micromanagement for the sake of students
Education Commissioner Terry Holliday Earlier this month, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) held the second annual Superintendent Summit; almost all 173 school districts were represented either by the superintendent or their designee. The summit is designed so that superintendents can provide feedback on KDE initiatives and they can hear from one another about best practices happening in each [...]
Educators in Residence needed
The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) is contracting with three Educators in Residence to assist the council in its work with states in their transformation from a highly-qualified workforce to a highly-effective workforce. These consultant positions will start work in late summer and will be available for up to three years. The Educators in Residence will work in [...]
CCSSO names Holliday to board
The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) recently named Education Commissioner Terry Holliday as one of nine new board of directors for 2010-11. All new board members and officers are chief state school officers and continue their tenures in their respective states while serving on CCSSO’s board. […]