Education Matters

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2011/12 Program Schedule

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The panelists continue their discussion of how SB1-09RS affects teaching and learning, especially how the adoption of the Common Core Standards will improve the quality of instruction in Kentucky. They also discuss Kentucky's Race to the Top application and the importance of teacher professional development.

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4. Gene Wilhoit: Next Generation Learning

5. Cheryl King

6. James Meyer

7. Dr. Leslie Burns

8. Making College Connections

101. The New Vision for Kentucky Schools

Concentrates on Senate Bill 1, which became law in Dec. 2009, and its potential impact on Kentucky education in the areas of teacher quality and student assessment and achievement. Guests include: Phillip Rogers, executive director, Education Professional Standards Board; Terry Holliday, commissioner of education, Kentucky Department of Education; and Robert King, president, Council on Postsecondary Education. A 2010 KET production.

102. New Approaches for Quality Teaching

The discussion focuses on recruiting, developing, rewarding, and retaining teachers in Kentucky. It also focuses on teacher effectiveness - what it is, how it's measured, and how to help teachers achieve it. Guests: Dr. Felicia Cumings Smith, associate commissioner, Office of Next Generation Learning, Kentucky Department of Education; Kem Cothran, principal, Benton Middle School, Marshall County Schools; and Brent McKim, president, Jefferson County Teachers Association. A 2010 KET production.

103. Assessment in Teaching and Learning

Host Bill Goodman and guests discuss "data-driven instruction" - using assessment data collected throughout the school year to inform teaching and meet each student's learning needs. The panel also discusses how the new testing system, coupled with new content standards, will help Kentucky students compete both nationally and internationally. Guests: Ken Draut, associate commissioner, Office of Assessment and Accountability, Kentucky Department of Education; Susan Perkins Weston, education consultant, Danville, Kentucky; and Jana Beth Francis, director of assessment, research, and curriculum, Daviess County Public Schools. A 2010 KET production.

104. Turning Around Struggling Schools

Host Bill Goodman and guests discuss how Senate Bill 1, the 2009 Kentucky education reform act, addresses the issue of helping the state's lowest-performing schools better prepare their students for college and careers in the 21st century. Guests: Sally Sugg, associate commissioner, Office of Leadership and School Improvement, Kentucky Department of Education; Dr. Aaron Thompson, interim vice president for academic affairs, Council on Postsecondary Education; and Brady Link, superintendent, Christian County Schools. A 2010 KET production.

201. Transforming Education in Kentucky

In this live edition, host Bill Goodman and guests Governor and Mrs. Steve Beshear, Education Commissioner Terry Holliday, and Robert King, president of the Council on Postsecondary Education, discuss the governor's statewide education task force. The panelists also will answer questions from 10 community forums taking place around Kentucky. A 2010 KET production.

202. Early Childhood Education: The Path to School Success

Host Bill Goodman and his guests explore why early childhood education is so important to intellectual and academic development. The panelists also discuss innovative programs here in Kentucky that improve access to high-quality educational experiences for the state's youngest students. Guests: Annette Bridges, director, Division of Early Childhood Development, Kentucky Department of Education; Cindy Heine, interim executive director, Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence; Thomas Floyd, superintendent, Madison County Public Schools; and Rick Hulefeld, executive director, Children, Inc. A 2010 KET production.

203. Seamless Transition to College and Careers

Based on ACT scores and training certificates, only 34 percent of Kentucky's 2010 public school graduates left their high schools prepared for college or the workplace. This program explores how Kentucky educators are working together to make more of our students college and career ready. Guests: Deborah Anderson, branch manager, College and Career Readiness, Kentucky Department of Education; Dr. Cheryll Crowe, mathematics professor, Eastern Kentucky University; Dr. Barbara Veazey, president, West Kentucky Community and Technical College; and Frank LaBoone, principal, Opportunity Middle College, Fayette County Public Schools. A 2010 KET production.

204. Serving Kentucky's Adult Learners

Over 785,000 Kentucky adults have never received a high school diploma, putting them at higher risk for unemployment and poverty. This program explores how Kentucky Adult Education is helping these Kentuckians overcome learning obstacles, earn GED credentials, and move on to higher education and the workplace. Guests: Reecie Stagnolia, vice president for Kentucky Adult Education, Council on Postsecondary Education; Cris Crowley, adult education program director, Madisonville Community College; Dr. Cheryl King, president, Kentucky Wesleyan College; and James Meyer, student, University of Louisville. A 2011 KET production.

205. Implementing Kentucky's New Academic Standards

In August 2010, the state Board of Education adopted the new Kentucky Core Academic Standards, which include the national Common Core Standards for math and English/language arts. This program explores how innovative statewide networks of teachers and administrators are deconstructing, disseminating, and implementing these new standards. Guests: Michael Miller, director, Division of Program Standards, Kentucky Department of Education; Dr. Leslie Burns, program chair, English Education, University of Kentucky; Kricket McClure, assistant superintendent, Henry County Public Schools; Seth Hunter, math specialist and regional consultant, Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative. A 2011 KET production.

206. Learning World Languages To Prepare for College and Careers

Host Bill Goodman and guests explore the importance of world language study in the global society, where fluency in other languages and familiarity with other cultures are prerequisites for success. In the face of this reality, Kentucky high schools and colleges are turning to performance-based assessments and real-world experiences to help students acquire life-long foreign language skills. Guests: Dr. Jacqueline Van Houten, world languages and international education consultant, Kentucky Department of Education; Randy Barrette, Spanish teacher, Menifee County High School; Alicia Vinson, world languages immersion program coordinator, Fayette County Public Schools; and Dr. John Millay, superintendent, Cloverport Independent Schools. A 2011 KET production.

301. Technology for Next Generation Learning

In a world in which even toddlers use electronic devices, school districts are increasingly turning to technology to deliver content, ensure high-quality learning, and prepare students - our "Next Generation" - for the future. This program examines the important role of technology in today's classrooms and includes video from LaRue County and Todd County schools, where technology tools have become an essential part of daily instruction. Panelists are: David Couch, associate commissioner, Office of Knowledge, Information and Data Services, Kentucky Department of Education; Charlotte Chowning, KETS field engineer, Office of Knowledge, Information and Data Services, Kentucky Department of Education; and Benny Lile, director of instruction and technology, Barren County Schools.

302. Parents-Empowered, Engaged, and Involved

To succeed academically, students not only need excellent teachers, they also need active, engaged parents or guardians. This program examines ways in which Kentucky educators encourage parental involvement in schools, including strategies that make families feel more connected to their children's educational experiences and programs that train parents for leadership roles. Panelists: Stu Silberman, executive director, Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence; Rob Carroll, principal, South Heights Elementary School in Henderson County; and Jennifer Anderson, parent of a seventh-grader and a ninth-grader, Rowan County Schools.

303. From Student to Graduate

This program examines how Kentucky schools and communities are encouraging young people to persevere to graduation while striving to help all Kentucky students find the pathway to a successful, fulfilling life. Guests include Dr. Dewey Hensley, associate commissioner, Office of District 180, Kentucky Department of Education; Delquan Dorsey, executive director, Governor's Office of Minority Empowerment; and Bonita Compton, director of pupil personnel, Floyd County Public Schools.

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Experts from Kentucky colleges and universities answer viewers' questions about paying for college. Featured panelists: Megan Cummins, coordinator of the Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES) program; Michael Abboud, associate director of financial aid at the University of Louisville; Runan Pendergrast, director of financial aid at Bluegrass Community and Technical College; and Sandy Neel, senior associate director of the Office of Financial Aid at Bellarmine University.

305. New Directions In Arts Education

This program examines how studying dance, drama, visual arts, and music contributes to student success. It also explores Kentucky's changing approach to teaching and assessing the arts as well as community partnerships that support the arts in schools. 57 minutes

    Monday, February 27 at 9:00 pm on KET

    Tuesday, February 28 at 9:00 am on KETKY

    Wednesday, February 29 at 3:00 am on KET

    Wednesday, February 29 at 11:00 am on KETKY

    Thursday, March 1 at 7:00 am on KETKY

    Thursday, March 1 at 11:00 pm on KETKY

    Friday, March 2 at 3:00 pm on KETKY

    Tuesday, March 13 at 11:00 am on KETKY

306. Implications of Year-Round High School Athletics

This program explores the impact of year-round sports on students, families, coaches, and schools. Panelists explain the new interpretation of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association's Bylaw 25, which gives school officials the responsibility of deciding whether school coaches can work with athletes during the off-season. The panelists also discuss possible ramifications, including liability issues and the effect of playing a single sport all year on students' health and welfare. 57 minutes

    Tuesday, March 20 at 9:00 pm on KET

    Wednesday, March 21 at 3:00 am on KET

    Wednesday, March 21 at 4:00 pm on KETKY

    Friday, March 23 at 2:30 pm on KETKY

    Saturday, March 24 at 11:00 am on KETKY

    Monday, March 26 at 9:00 am on KETKY

    Monday, March 26 at 6:00 pm on KETKY

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