Two years ago, Kentucky was first in the nation to adopt the common core state standards in math and literacy. Yet to be adopted are standards in science and social studies. Science is targeted for adoption late this year by a group of 26 state partners. See the Framework for K-12 Science Education Fact Sheet … Read more
This program focuses on issues related to the teaching profession in Kentucky and nationwide. Topics addressed include the challenges and successes of teaching in the U.S., evaluating classroom performance, compensation, and attracting and retaining teachers.
As student testing begins in the Commonwealth, the business community is urging educators and legislators to stay the course on the recently implemented academic standards
“Leadership Kentucky speaker,” Leadership Kentucky Connections, Winter 2012 “Schools prepare for new tests,” Gallatin County News, February 22 “House Budget Includes $7.5 Million Less for Early Childhood Education,” WFPL News, March 6 “Briefs,” Springfield Sun, March 7 “Lois Gray Obituary,” Louisville Courier-Journal, March 21 “Postsecondary and Adult Education Insight,” Council on Postsecondary Education, March 23 … Read more
“Regional Education Summit to better explain ‘learning’,” Todd County Standard, January 18 “Ed. officials floating foundation proposal,” Education Week, January 31 “Invest in pre-school,” Lexington Herald-Leader, February 5 “School’s café serves up reading lessons,” Cincinnati.com, February 6 “Kentucky Chamber of Commerce promotes expanded gaming vote,” WDRB.com, February 9 “Kentucky among states getting US education waiver,” … Read more
Silberman Offers Encouragement Despite Cuts to Education in the Commonwealth
Prichard Committee News
Stu Silberman is among the Commonwealth’s leading advocates for improving public education reacting to the Kentucky Senate’s failure to fund a proposal to expand pre-school services. Kate Lochte has the story.
Prichard Blog- Common Core: good teaching and "cold reading" March 25, 2012
- American Teacher: A Movie Not To Be Missed! March 21, 2012
- NAEP Exclusion Rates and Kentucky Success March 11, 2012
- Teacher growth through teacher feedback January 29, 2012
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