Kentucky Board of Education

Kentucky School Test Scores May be Delayed Until November

Associated Press — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 21:21:41 +0000

The results of Kentucky's new tests for public school students will be delayed until possibly November. Officials at the state Board of Education meeting in Frankfort on Tuesday said results may not be released until Oct. 30 or Oct. 31, and possibly into the first week of November.

In Kentucky, Only 25% of Children are Prepared for Kindergarten

Associated Press — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 18:21:10 +0000

Just one in four children in the state is prepared for kindergarten, according to preliminary data presented to the Kentucky Board of Education on Tuesday. The preliminary data is showing that 24 percent to 28 percent of children are considered prepared for kindergarten, said Karen Dodd, director of strategic planning for the education department.

Former Kentucky Lawmaker Gets Another Term as Head of State Education Board

Associated Press — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 13:07:05 +0000

Gov. Steve Beshear has reappointed David Karem as chairman of the Kentucky Board of Education. Karem is a former longtime state senator from Louisville.