Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Kentucky Schools Revamping Courses

(Kentucky)  Public schools are opening across Kentucky, and educators say transition is the name of the game for the new school year.
From English to math, literacy to social studies, science to arts and humanities, Kentucky's 1,221 public schools are revamping every detail in a process that will go on all year. It's the result of Senate Bill 1, the 2009 education reform bill that mandates every student must leave Kentucky's schools completely ready for college or the workplace.
Now called "Unbridled Learning: College/Career Readiness for All," the reforms are being put into place gradually, and educators say students and parents are likely to notice classes are more rigorous.
Under the new reforms, the state is joining many other states in adopting uniform standards for subjects such as English and math.