While there’s no doubt that the economy is taking a major hit as a result of COVID-19 and that relief is needed – especially for individuals and small businesses who, through no fault of their own, are experiencing sudden upheaval in their financial and situations – don’t be naïve in thinking that those who favor…
How things were MUCH different with the improperly fired board I wrote last week about how “Suppressing KY Board of Education questions regarding oversight of JCPS isn’t transparency.” That blog discusses the complete shutdown of any questions from board members regarding a report about the important work being done to remedy long-term problems in the…
By Brent W. Yessin, J.D. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. – US Constitution Could you…
Especially when there’s admission that West End families in Louisville never had choice under the busing plan and unusual claims are made about funding The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) held a teleconferenced meeting on April 9, 2020 that included an update from Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) Superintendent Marty Pollio on the status of…
I wrote some initial comments a couple of days ago about the chaos for education created by the COVID-19 Corona Virus. Without question, the COVID-19 outcomes for kids are certain to be profound, but it is far too early to gauge those impacts. Still, while very limited, some research has started to appear. Interesting data…
The chaos from the COVID-19 Corona Virus continues to impact in many ways great and small. I just called the Kentucky Legislative Research Commission for information about a bill and got a recording saying the commission is shut down until further notice. No one is answering the LRC phones. So, I called the information number…
With kids stuck at home, often with one or both parents, now is a great time to see if your child has been learning important educational content. And, thanks to E. D. Hirsch’s Core Knowledge Foundation (NO relation to the Common Core State Standards!), there is a straight-forward “checklist” you can use to see if…
From ACT, Inc.: ACT is Providing Free Digital Learning Resources for Students, Educators, Workers Impacted by COVID-19 ACT capabilities assist students across the learning lifecycle and workers facing workplace disruptions during unprecedented times IOWA CITY, Iowa—ACT, a trusted nonprofit partner serving schools and workplaces around the world, announced today a broad-based effort to provide free…
From ACT Media Relations: ACT Reschedules April 2020 National ACT Test Date to June IOWA CITY, Iowa—ACT has rescheduled the April 4, 2020 national ACT test date to June 13, 2020 in response to concerns regarding the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). ACT will communicate directly with all students currently registered for the April 4,…
Kids out of school create a huge need for home education options. Many Kentucky schools are going to provide either paper, electronic options or possibly both for education from home. But, not all have access to the Internet and some kids might not get paper-based work. So, we checked an additional option for you –…