Courage in the face of change
Kentucky educators have seen great change over the past few years, but it has made us stronger and it has made a better life for our students.
Dr. Pruitt goes to Washington
The commissioner goes to Washington to testify about the new Every Student Succeeds Act regulations and urges people to submit their feedback about the regulations by the Aug. 1 deadline.
Oral testimony of Commissioner Pruitt to the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce
Oral testimony of Kentucky Commissioner of Education Stephen L. Pruitt on “Next Steps for K-12 Education: Examining Recent Efforts to Implement the Every Student Succeeds Act,” for the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce on Thursday, June 23, 2016.
Written testimony of Commissioner Pruitt to the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce
Written testimony of Kentucky Commissioner of Education Stephen L. Pruitt on “Next Steps for K-12 Education: Examining Recent Efforts to Implement the Every Student Succeeds Act,” for the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce on Thursday, June 23, 2016.
Off to a good start on a new accountability system
Last week, we had our first meeting of the Accountability Steering Committee. It is composed of 37 individuals representing teachers, principals, superintendents, community members, higher education and education advocates – including the business community, legislators and parents.
The meaning behind the symbol
We recently unveiled the new logo for the Kentucky Department of Education. I would like to explain the logo a bit more in this blog.
Give a shout-out to teachers who made a difference in your life
It’s national Teacher Appreciation Week and it’s a great time to think of and thank those teachers who have influenced your life.
Working together for the benefit of students
Commissioner of Education Stephen Pruitt shares his thoughts on what he saw during the 2016 legislative session.
Challenging ourselves to move beyond our comfort zones
To really serve our students, we must create a culture that not only allows, but also encourages all teachers to move outside the four walls of their classrooms and sometimes, their individual comfort zone.
My guiding principles in education
Kentucky's Commissioner of Education Stephen Pruitt has built his education priorities on three pillars: equity, achievement and integrity.