Teacher evaluations, funding need explained at state board meeting
Proposed Professional Growth and Effectiveness System designed to identify teachers who need more support and get them that support.
KBE focuses on need for school funding
At the Kentucky Board of Education meeting yesterday, Commissioner Terry Holliday warned of teacher layoffs and an increase in the number of school districts that will fail financially if they do not receive a restoration of funding in the upcoming legislative session.
Superintendent system aims for continuous improvement
Superintendents will join teachers and principals in having a growth and effectiveness system.
A heroic effort
With great power comes great responsibility, South Heights teachers say.
When failure leads to success
‘If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again’ goes beyond experimentation in Kentucky schools.
High schools to serve as community hubs for others
Franklin-Simpson, Pulaski County High have improved and will now help others do the same.
Field test participants overwhelmingly support PGES
Teachers and principals who participated in last year’s Professional Growth and Effectiveness System field test overwhelmingly support it.
Board, first couple celebrate graduation success
The Kentucky Board of Education meeting was emotional as members celebrated the raising of the dropout age with Gov. Steve Beshear and First Lady Jane Beshear.
Upcoming school year shaping up to be a busy one
Education Commissioner Terry Holliday The 2013-14 school year is upon us, and one thing is certain: It’s going to be an exciting and busy school year for Kentucky public school students, educators and parents. Many new and continuing initiatives will require the time and attention of the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), school districts, schools and educators. All [...]
A thank you to educators as Kentucky sets sights on effectiveness
Education Commissioner Terry Holliday The 2012-13 school year has been a busy one for Kentucky public education. Educators have undertaken a number of initiatives and realized some major achievements as we work to transform schools into vibrant, engaging and innovative places that equip Kentucky’s children with the knowledge and skills they will need to succeed in a 21st-century [...]