“Today’s incoming freshmen are faced with more choices at 14 than most of us faced at 18 or 21. The paths they choose, though not permanent, can have a profound effect on their lives. I tell them clearly that their decisions in the next few weeks can have very real consequences on their future work lives, on their future happiness, and on their ability to afford the things they want. The choices they make now truly can change their family tree.” Bullitt County Schools Superintendent Keith Davis on his message during an annual visit and talk with students in each of the district’s middle schools. From the Shepherdsville
Pioneer News.
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“It’s always been you get out based on how you got in. It’s important for us to give credit to a school that has worked very hard since 2010 to get out of this status. They did everything they were asked to do.” Kentucky Department of Education Associate Commissioner Kelly Foster on a committee’s recommendation that Valley High School (Jefferson County) have an accountability label of “priority” removed due to the school’s progress. From WDRB-TV of Louisville.
Click here for full story“We’ve been working really hard to make sure we have a continuous effort to judge where we are and where we need to be, as we move those goals to higher levels.” Frankfort Independent Board of Education Chairperson Becky Barnes endorsing the use of a “dashboard of classroom behavior” developed by district personnel working with University of Louisville researchers. From the Frankfort
State Journal.
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“Here, you deal with things everyone has at one time or another. What if the heating and air goes out? What if your car suddenly doesn’t run? And here’s what’s really great about it … the kids are getting an idea of what their parents go through. ‘Why can’t I get this gadget or that gadget?’ This is where they get a taste of why. It is one of the best field trips they will ever take.” Murray Independent Middle School teacher Tommy Shown summing up students’ reactions after completing a Reality Store experience. From the Murray
Ledger & Times.
Click here for full story“I think it’s all about trying to create a level playing field. I think a lot of these parents … if 93 was the standard across the board and that’s what you had to have to get your scholarship, I think they would be voting for that, but because the standard at the college level is 90, I don’t understand why we would shut the door on a few kids … any kid.” Pikeville Independent Board of Education member Ashley Brown on a proposed move for the district from a 10-point grading scale to a seven-point yardstick. From the Pikeville
Appalachian News-Express.
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