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In 2009, Kentucky passed historic legislation that positioned our state to become the first in the nation to adopt more rigorous academic standards to improve…
In 2009, Kentucky passed historic legislation that positioned our state to become the first in the nation to adopt more rigorous academic standards to improve…
A new website, Mapping the Nation, provides an exciting tool that allows users to view detailed demographic, economic and education indicators showing the impact of…
Last week Senator Mike Wilson filed SB 168 that would allow for suspension or termination of a teacher’s continuing service contract if the teacher fails…
In the past few years, many state legislatures have modified at least some element of their tenure or continuing contract policies. Some have eliminated the…
House Bill 154, sponsored by Rep. Mike Denham, cleared the House by a 58-41 vote yesterday. It now goes to the Senate for consideration. The…
In a recent letter to lawmakers, the Chamber urged Kentucky’s congressional delegation to join the business community in its continued support for the state’s Common…
Drop Out Bill A bill giving school districts the power to mandate student attendance until age 18 passed the House Education Committee on Thursday morning….
In a meeting of the House Education Committee today, HB 224, which would gradually raise the drop out age to 18, passed the committee 24-2….
House Bill 7, which allows seven of the public universities to sell bonds to finance construction projects, including renovations to Commonwealth Stadium, passed the House…
Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Dave Adkisson and Kentucky Education Commissioner Terry Holliday continued to promote Kentucky’s new tougher academic standards last week during a…