Next-Generation Science Standards take learning to the next level
Teachers and students will benefit from gaining deeper understanding of science content.
Teacher involvement is force that will drive improvement, innovation
Former Kentucky educator calls on teachers to "drive conversation" about improving standards.
It’s starting to add up
Mathematics stakeholders offer reassurance for teachers concerned with standards gaps.
New standards bring new excitement, expectations
New standards make this an exciting time for teachers.
2010: A Year in Review
Education Commissioner Terry Holliday There’s no question that 2010 was a busy, fruitful year. When I tally up the events and accomplishments related to P-12 education, I see many positive events. Common Core State Standards adoption – In March, the Kentucky Board of Education, Council on Postsecondary Education and the Education Professional Standards Board jointly adopted the Common [...]
New standards, targets drive improved teaching
Teachers from across the state are spending this year transforming Kentucky’s new Core Academic Standards into usable learning targets – and developing the best ways to teach them. Rebecca Potter, an 18-year veteran who teaches senior English and newspaper journalism at Letcher County Central High School, said integrating both content and technique can only benefit teachers.