The state's best known education advocacy group says Kentucky's school accountability test scores signal a need for more public education action. Prichard Committee President Brigitte Blom said this is not the time for finger-pointing or blame. Blom says the groundswell should include school officials, parents, business leaders, and non-profits.
“Working on recovery plans from COVID to ensure that we recover learning and we accelerate the pace so that we can regain our standing as a state, honoring all the improvement in education we’ve made over the last four decades,” said Blom.
Blom said there are sufficient financial resources available with more than two billion dollars in federal coronavirus funding for education. The Prichard Committee CEO noted the test scores revealed this week were not a surprise, in light of disruptions caused by COVID-19.
Blom said it’s not positive when fewer than 50% of third-grade students scored as proficient in reading. She said intensive tutoring programs can help raise scores. Blom added an emphasis on problem-solving, teamwork, and communication is important.
