Posts published on February 10, 2010

Kentucky Moves Quickly To Adopt National Common Core K-12 Standards

Kentucky schoolchildren in grades K-12 will see new standards for math and English next year, as part of a collaborative effort among 48 states to more clearly specify what knowledge and skills students need to succeed in college and in the workforce. The state will become the first in the nation to endorse the so-called “Common Core State Standards Initiative.” New tests also will be developed, based on the common standards, which will eventually allow state-by-state comparisons. The initiative also requires more consistent teacher training and professional development. The new common core standards will be aligned to college readiness, but are still in draft form. A new draft is expected in mid february.