During its meeting in Frankfort Oct. 5, the Kentucky Board of Education agreed to study the concept of public charter schools in Kentucky. Currently 43 states have legislation that allows charter schools. Kentucky does not.
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.
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.
The number of students graduating from high school and considered college/career-ready continues to increase, according to data released by the Kentucky Department of Education.
Education Commissioner Terry Holliday The words United We Stand, Divided We Fall are emblazoned on the Kentucky state seal, displayed on the state flag and, in 1942, were adopted by the General Assembly as the Commonwealth’s motto. While biblical in origin, this simple, yet inspiring phrase first appeared in modern times in the revolutionary war ballad The Liberty [...]
Kentucky Board of Education acts on testing regulations changes.