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2017-18 KY HS Students' Dual College Credit Courses Rise 45 Percent Since 2015-16 Year
November 01,2018 / General info / 0 CommentsHigh school students taking dual credit courses and the number of credits they are earning is on a sharp rise in Kentucky. Statewide, nearly 35,000 high school students participated in dual credit courses through a college or university during the 2017-18 academic year, up 45 percent since the 2015-16 year. Dual credit courses are cost-effective ways for students to earn both high school and college credit while still in high school. Studies show these courses increase the...
What Parents Should Know About Kentucky’s New School Ratings
October 11,2018 / General info / 0 CommentsIf there’s one thing Kentucky teachers and administrators have had on their mind this past week, it’s our new school rating system. We just got our first look at last year’s state test scores and our new accountability system, per the Kentucky Department of Education. Teachers and administrators are already in the know about Kentucky’s school ratings, but with all of the changes in accountability, some worry that parents and families may be left behind in the shuffle. They...
5 Ways to Get Girls Excited About STEM
July 09,2018 / General info / 0 Commentsby Robin Burr I chose to teach in Berea because of the artist community that surrounds it, the size of the school and new opportunities. The thrill of a new environment (and the opportunity be pushed outside of comfort zone and grow) and the excitement of getting to know students in a new community. I have taught for 21 years in schools that are considered schools of poverty. As I taught the first week of the 2017-18 school year, I quickly realized something was different and unique...
Changes coming to accountability system, School Report Card
June 14,2018 / General info / 0 Comments"The Commonwealth’s ESSA plan is guided by several major goals, including: Increasing academic achievement for all students. Increasing the graduation rate for all students. Increasing the proportion of English language learners making significant progress toward learning the language. Cutting the achievement gap for each student group (such as students who qualify for free and reduced-price lunch, African Americans or students with a disability) in half by 2030. Our...
Instructional coach: Yes, I teach! [Part II of Kentucky Teacher Hybrid Roles]
June 14,2018 / General info / 0 CommentsWritten by: Dana Lee Thomas Elementary Instructional Coach in the Marion County Public Schools District June 14, 2018 Four years ago I left the comfort of my fifth grade classroom to pursue the role of an instructional coach. In the beginning I had no idea what this job entailed. My acceptance of this new position meant that I would leave the classroom which I had become accustomed to for over seventeen years. I had developed a great passion for reading and writing instruction....
Hybrid Roles in KY Education: The New Model?
May 08,2018 / General Teachers Speak Up / 0 CommentsHybrid roles in teaching. What are they and how do they work? This series will take a look at hybrid roles throughout the state of KY, in order to share how various schools have made hybrid positions work for the benefit of their school. Beyond that hybrid teachers hope to share the challenges they face so those considering hybrid roles might gain insight as they plan for their own. What do hybrid roles look like in KY, how do they work, and how might they be made better? Written by:...