18 November Advocate

November 2018

 

Diploma discord 
The state board of education has approved a plan to change the minimum graduation requirements despite an outcry from the state’s education advocacy groups, superintendents and others.

Preparing teachers, serving schools 
With one foot in higher education and the other P-12 education, Barbourville Independent school board member Jason Reeves has a unique perspective on Kentucky education. The Kentucky Board of Education recently recognized Reeves for his service.

Field to cafeteria
At more than 900 Kentucky schools, students now eat food that comes from local farms. Officials say participation in the Farm to School program has increased in recent years. See how Danville Independent is bringing local produce to the lunch line.

Apples to Iguanas
A new accountability system means that this year’s recently released assessment data can’t be compared to last year’s. It’s a whole new ballgame. Learn about the implications of TSI, CSI or Other.

Lessons learned
Marshall County Superintendent Trent Lovett hopes that no other district has to experience a shooting like the one that occurred this past January. But, he says, he hopes everyone can learn from his experience.

Threat assessments
Oldham County officials discussed the tools they use to identify and assess school safety threats during the Safe Schools Coordinators Symposium at Eastern Kentucky University.