Steve Beshear on Education

Democrat

Alternative programs to reduce school dropout rate

It's incomprehensible that some Kentucky leaders passively watch while so many of our youth walk away from school with no plan for their future. The Graduation Bill will change that. House Bill 225 phases in the new requirement to give schools time to implement it. And it answers concerns about unmotivated students by creating alternative programs. Some students simply don't learn as well in traditional settings. Source: 2011 Kentucky State of the State Address , Feb 1, 2011

High national rankings shows that education is good in KY

The Prichard Committee's report, showing our state among the nation's leaders in 4th and 8th grade reading, is cause for celebration. Not only are we seeing significant improvements in reading skills, but we're also on track to break into the nation's Top 20 in 4th grade math, AP college credit, and pursuit of higher education within the next decade. Source: 2011 Kentucky gubernatorial press release , Nov 9, 2010

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