Close gap one student at a time, educators say
Focusing on individual student’s needs will close achievement gaps, educators say
Board reviews assessment results, talks physical restraint and seclusion
The Kentucky Board of Education heard about the results of the new Unbridled Learning assessment and accountability system.
Data is the means to reaching Kentucky’s education goals
Education Commissioner Terry Holliday The release of Unbridled Learning accountability results last month was met with a flurry of newspaper stories, board presentations, parent workshops and a lot of discussion. As expected, early reports seemed to focus on the overall drop in proficiency and the new state-provided percentile rankings for schools and districts. A few accounts rightfully noted [...]
Program Review clarification
The Unbridled Learning accountability model is organized around the Kentucky Board of Education’s four strategic priorities: Next-Generation Learners, Next-Generation Instructional Programs and Support, Next-Generation Professionals and Next-Generation Schools/ Districts. The recent first release of data from the Unbridled Learning model included only the Next-Generation Learners component (Achievement [Proficiency], Gap, Growth, Readiness for College/Career and Graduation Rate). In the fall of [...]
Close the Deal opens doors for students
Event gives high school seniors important college connections.
Career readiness targeted in Bullitt County with CRC
Center gives students a different approach to career readiness.
ERS ready to roll up their sleeves for schools
Recovery specialists work to improve more than just test scores.
Big picture of Kentucky’s education transformation
The implementation of 2009’s Senate Bill 1, the work of which is now called Unbridled Learning, is becoming a reality. Education Commissioner Terry Holliday As is the case when undertaking major change or a series of changes, day-to-day challenges and pressures can become our focus and the larger picture or goals can become less clear. That is [...]
Advisors give sound advice to 8th, 10th graders
Operation Preparation helps students plan for the future.
Kentucky granted NCLB flexibility request
The U.S. Department of Education (USED) announced today that Kentucky’s application for flexibility under federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act/No Child Left Behind (ESEA/NCLB) has been approved.