School Climate and Educator Emotional Well-being
At this moment, it is critically important that we turn our attention to the well-being of educators and students. The pandemic brought with it anxiety, disruption, and uncertainty and exacerbated the anxiety that was already present in schools. Collectively, we have experienced significant trauma and we know that the experience of surviving a pandemic is…
Data Byte: Teacher Diversity in Kentucky
Increasing teacher diversity is one of the 13 strategic goals Commissioner Dr. Jason Glass set to advance student learning across the Commonwealth. The research literature is clear that all students benefit academically and socially from having teachers of color. Studies show teachers of color to increase student test scores, graduation rates, and college-going rates (Bristol…
Where did all the students go?
By: Lauren Milam, Kentucky Department of Education In August 2021 the New York Times published a piece about the “pandemic exodus” from public schools. In their nationwide study they found that enrollment in schools had dropped, particularly among students in kindergarten. It got us thinking – what’s the story in Kentucky? Using the latest school…
Introducing the KY Strategic Dashboard
In Spring 2021 the Kentucky Board of Education charged Commissioner Jason E. Glass with setting ambitious goals to advance student learning across the Commonwealth. So, in coordination with the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE), the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) established the following five goals: Build positive working relationships and obtain feedback from education policymakers,…
Learning With KY Data
Welcome to Learning with KY Data! At the Kentucky Department of Education, we have a team of individuals dedicated to using data to support the creation and ongoing implementation of the Commissioner’s strategic plan. This presents a unique opportunity to serve students by anchoring discussions and decision-making in data. Although many agencies are rising to…
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