by dwalker | Jun 8, 2012 | Blog
In December I posted about school principals providing instructional leadership to support implementation of the Common Core Standards. My point was that beyond alignment, issues of effective pedagogy need to be addressed if the standards are to make a difference to...
by dwalker | May 11, 2012 | Blog
At CTL we are doing quite a bit of work with GEAR UP, a federal college access program the aim of which is to ensure low income students are prepared for and enter college. This federal initiative also supports Kentucky reform as embodied in SB 1 with its increased...
by dwalker | Dec 20, 2011 | Blog
The impetus behind the development of common core standards was threefold: to hold schools responsible for fewer curricular objectives but taught in depth and mastered by students; to increase challenge and ensure that students were engaged in a rigorous curriculum;...
by dwalker | Nov 21, 2011 | Blog
We are thankful for good colleagues, meaningful work, and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students. Happy Thanksgiving! Your colleagues at CTL
by dwalker | Oct 28, 2011 | Blog
At CTL we have forged a strong partnership with GEAR UP, a federal college access program that seeks to prepare and enroll poor and minority students in college. Generally these students are first in their family to attend college, so support ranges from increasing...
