Take action to support Kentucky’s academic standards
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…
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Bills to Improve Teacher Effectiveness Introduced
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…
Adkisson and Holliday visit Bowling Green to discuss academic standards
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…
Business leaders push for school improvement
Dozens of business leaders from across Kentucky have come together to push for dramatic improvement in the state’s schools and to support educators and students…
National report card grades Kentucky postsecondary education
Public postsecondary education in Kentucky received average or below-average grades in most categories included in a new national study, although two-year institutions generally performed better…
Kentucky Chamber members commit $1 million to train school principals
More donations needed to cover specific counties On Wednesday, the Kentucky Chamber Foundation announced it will invest more than $1 million toward creating a Leadership…
Initiative to focus on building employer support for new learning standards
Encouraging Kentucky employers to support tougher academic standards to build a stronger workforce was the focus of a joint presentation Dec. 1 by Education Commissioner…
View the Chamber’s 2011 election guide on business issues
Do you know where the candidates stand on important business issues like education, taxes, health care and labor issues like right-to-work? If not, view our…
AdvanceKentucky STEM program shows results
AdvanceKentucky, a statewide initiative dedicated to helping Kentucky’s students excel in rigorous academic courses of math, science and English, is showing positive results. At a…
Kentucky employers now have access to new hiring tool
Kentucky employers now have a new human resource decision-making tool. The National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) is a work-related skills credential that will help ensure…