[vc_column width=”3/4″ el_class=”vc_sidebar_position_right”][stm_post_info css=”.vc_custom_1474578959577{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text]Author: Rowan Claypool, President & Founder, Teach Kentucky
Jefferson County Public Schools are on the move–up! A number of JCPS schools are striving to change their classification based on state rankings, including Fern Creek High School, Valley High School, and Doss High School (see recent articles below). We are proud to say that Teach Kentucky educators have been constructive agents in these turnaround schools.
Fern Creek High School moves from Priority to Distinguished Status
At Fern Creek, two teachers have been instrumental in elevating literacy with a unique “Food Literacy” course combining a study of food and English. Along with six other Teach Kentucky colleagues who have implemented digital literacy, taught AP courses, and led student clubs, they have helped moved the school from Priority status (lowest ranking) to Distinguished (highest ranking).
Valley High School expands its science curriculum
At Valley High School, our teachers have been the backbone of science education. They are forming the core of project-based learning strategies at the school through partnerships with Ford. Two of our teachers have started a science fair at the school, and serve as PLC leaders.
Doss High School focused on school culture
At Doss, along with new leadership, our teachers are helping to make a difference in the school’s culture. Two of our teachers have participated in the Ford NGL partnership, and they serve as mentors, coaches, and innovators in a school on the move.
Teach Kentucky educators are remaining in these turnaround schools, developing themselves as mature, seasoned school leaders. It has been a hallmark of Teach Kentucky that our teachers in priority schools stay where they were originally hired. This reflects their mission and commitment to educate the students who are at the greatest risk in our community.
We are very proud to be a part of the team at each one of the schools improving educational attainment in our Louisville community.
Doss High School: http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/education/2016/10/23/doss-highs-principal-hopes-his-gamble-pays-off/92309418/
Fern Creek and Valley High Schools:
http://www.wdrb.com/story/33434605/jcps-seeks-to-appeal-accountability-status-for-valley-fern-creek-high-schools[/vc_column_text][stm_multy_separator][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][stm_post_tags][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][stm_share code=”JTNDc3BhbiUyMGNsYXNzJTNEJTI3c3RfZmFjZWJvb2tfbGFyZ2UlMjclMjBkaXNwbGF5VGV4dCUzRCUyNyUyNyUzRSUzQyUyRnNwYW4lM0UlMEElM0NzcGFuJTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjdzdF90d2l0dGVyX2xhcmdlJTI3JTIwZGlzcGxheVRleHQlM0QlMjclMjclM0UlM0MlMkZzcGFuJTNFJTBBJTNDc3BhbiUyMGNsYXNzJTNEJTI3c3RfZ29vZ2xlcGx1c19sYXJnZSUyNyUyMGRpc3BsYXlUZXh0JTNEJTI3JTI3JTNFJTNDJTJGc3BhbiUzRSUwQSUzQ3NwYW4lMjBjbGFzcyUzRCUyN3N0X3NoYXJldGhpc19sYXJnZSUyNyUyMGRpc3BsYXlUZXh0JTNEJTI3JTI3JTNFJTNDJTJGc3BhbiUzRQ==”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][stm_post_author][stm_post_comments][vc_basic_grid post_type=”post” max_items=”10″ element_width=”6″ grid_id=”vc_gid:1477598713457-90a8c496-e77f-8″][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=”default” el_class=”sidebar-area-right sidebar-area”]
