Tracking vs. On Track for College

Tracking vs. On Track for College

We use terms like tracking and on track interchangeably, referring to monitoring student’s progress toward high school graduation and college enrollment, or to students completing the necessary requirements for college, including meeting ACT benchmarks.  In Kentucky...
Building College Readiness: A Guide for Schools & Students

Building College Readiness: A Guide for Schools & Students

College Readiness What would your high school or middle school look like if all students were prepared for college? The question is timely, as schools in Kentucky must meet the mandates of SB 1, including that all students graduate from high school, college-ready and...

Common Core Standards Revisited

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...