It is with great sadness that the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence announces the passing of its executive director, Dr. Robert F. Sexton of Lexington. Read the Committee's statement here.

Demonstrating a higher-level math lesson to the audience at the Prichard Committee spring meeting here, Shannon said that, too often, math teachers operate like a GPS navigation system, prompting students from one step to the next, eventually leading to the destination or answer. Instead, she said, students need problems and guidance that help them see how to map out solutions on their own. (Read More)

The challenge facing American schools “is greater than we’ve been led to believe,” according to Gene Wilhoit, the former Kentucky education commissioner who now leads the Council of Chief State School Officers — an organization of state education department leaders from across the country. (Read more)