New Kentucky Board of Education members Debra Cook and Samuel Hinkle were sworn in by Judge Phillip Shepherd during the board’s annual retreat in Frankfort.Photo by Amy Wallot, Aug. 6, 2014 At its annual retreat this week, the Kentucky Board of Education discussed a new approach to assessments meant to more accurately measure students’ higher level skills and drive [...]
The Kentucky Department of Education is seeking feedback on its Unbridled Learning College/Career-Readiness for All Accountability Model. The model, which includes multiple measures for determining school success, has been in place since the 2011-12 school year. Between now and August 20, an online survey will be available for stakeholder input on the various components of the system and how determinations [...]
Education Commissioner Terry Holliday Since Senate Bill 1 (2009) was enacted, Kentucky has certainly been seen as a leader in the nation for our work in implementing college/career-ready standards, assessments, a new accountability system and professional development for educators. As these core processes begin to stabilize after three full years of implementation, it is important that Kentucky look [...]
Education Commissioner Terry Holliday It’s been about six months since Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) leadership and I met with all Kentucky school district superintendents in Frankfort for a face-to-face Superintendents’ Summit. This provided an opportunity for me to explain the why, what and how of the P-12 components of the Unbridled Learning: College and Career Readiness for [...]
JROTC is being recognized as a career pathway for Kentucky students.
A few short weeks ago we received the news we had been waiting for – Kentucky was selected as one of the first states granted flexibility under No Child Left Behind (NCLB). Education Commissioner Terry Holliday Since the White House announced the waiver process in September, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) team and its partners have worked [...]
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.
Schools will have an annual goal and a five-year target for proficiency under Kentucky’s proposed accountability model.
It was my great pleasure to participate in the 2012 Kentucky Teacher of the Year announcement two weeks ago. Education Commissioner Terry Holliday As I told those who gathered for the ceremony at the Capitol Rotunda, the handing out of the award is my favorite day of the year. I am proud and grateful for the hard work [...]
The Kentucky Department of Education will release data related to student assessment scores on Tuesday, Sept. 27. Three report sections will be made publicly available on that day, posted in the KDE Open House section of the agency’s website. The three report sections are: Achievement No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Reports Interim Performance Reports Kentucky Core Content Test (KCCT) Combined [...]