Science Standards Draw Fire From Ed. Leader in Kentucky Senate
An education leader in the Kentucky Senate questions how the Next Generation Science Standards handle evolution and climate change. Read Full Post >
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May 24, 2013
May 02, 2013
Kentucky Common-Core Testing Snafus Upset Lawmakers
Kentucky has stopped the scoring of constructed-response items on common-core-based tests, and experienced separate test-related technical glitches. Read Full Post >
April 25, 2013
Will Florida Back Out of Common Tests?
The commissioner of education says the state should consider other alternatives to PARCC, including ACT's new ASPIRE system. Read Full Post >
April 12, 2013
Early Science-Standards Adopters May Include Kentucky, Maine
Maine and Kentucky may prove to be two of the states that act most quickly in adopting the Next Generation Science Standards. Read Full Post >
February 12, 2013
Common-Core Tests in Georgia Show "Drops" in Math Proficiency
The share of students scoring not proficient on a common-core-aligned algebra test in Georgia increased from the previous math test. Read Full Post >
November 28, 2012
Kentucky Task Force Makes Recommendations for Middle School Athletics
A Kentucky task force convened Monday to build recommendations for rules to govern middle school sports in the state. Read Full Post >
November 27, 2012
Race to the Top District Finalists Announced
Sixty-one districts have been selected as finalists for the Race to the Top district competition. Up to 25 winners will split $400 million, to be awarded in December. Read Full Post >
October 29, 2012
Kentucky Looks to Mimic Charters With "Districts of Innovation"
The state doesn't allow charter schools, but new law will give district-run schools greater autonomy. Read Full Post >
October 29, 2012
Kentucky 'Districts of Innovation' Will Allow Greater Flexibility
A new Kentucky initiative was previewed on Friday that will allow some districts to have flexibility from laws and regulations regarding curriculum, instruction, structure, scheduling, and funding. Read Full Post >
October 17, 2012
Blended Learning Models Win Gates Funding
Next Generation Learning Challenges awards $5.4 million to 13 higher ed and grades 6-12 blended learning models from around the country. Read Full Post >
