Public Engagement & Ed Reform tag:blogs.edweek.org,2012-02-06:/edweek/engagement_and_reform//139 2014-08-25T17:12:04Z Stu Silberman is the executive director of the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence, a citizens’ advocacy group. An educator for 37 years, he was most recently the superintendent of Fayette County schools in Kentucky. Follow him on Twitter: @stusilbermanfc and @prichardcom. Movable Type Pro 5.2.7 Thanks for the Engagement tag:blogs.edweek.org,2014:/edweek/engagement_and_reform//139.41372 2014-08-25T17:05:11Z 2014-08-25T17:12:04Z Thanks to all who have contributed to our blog! Stu Silberman http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/engagement_and_reform/ Thanks to all who have contributed to our blog! Investments in Young Children Last a Lifetime tag:blogs.edweek.org,2014:/edweek/engagement_and_reform//139.40833 2014-07-29T15:27:31Z 2014-07-29T15:37:37Z Cindy Heine, the Associate Executive Director (retiring),from the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence talks about returns on investing in early childhood education. Stu Silberman http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/engagement_and_reform/ Cindy Heine, the Associate Executive Director (retiring),from the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence talks about returns on investing in early childhood education. Chess Impacts Students tag:blogs.edweek.org,2014:/edweek/engagement_and_reform//139.40709 2014-07-22T14:14:06Z 2014-07-22T14:14:04Z Chet Sygiel, Chess teacher in the Jackson Independent school district, talks about how Chess impacts students. Stu Silberman http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/engagement_and_reform/ Chet Sygiel, Chess teacher in the Jackson Independent school district, talks about how Chess impacts students. Transforming the Teaching Profession tag:blogs.edweek.org,2014:/edweek/engagement_and_reform//139.40562 2014-07-14T12:35:40Z 2014-07-14T12:38:24Z Jana Bryant, a 2014-2015 Hope Street Group Kentucky State Teacher Fellow discusses how honest feedback can help transform the teaching profession. Stu Silberman http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/engagement_and_reform/ Jana Bryant, a 2014-2015 Hope Street Group Kentucky State Teacher Fellow discusses how honest feedback can help transform the teaching profession. Evaluation and the Beginning Teacher tag:blogs.edweek.org,2014:/edweek/engagement_and_reform//139.40501 2014-07-10T19:08:07Z 2014-07-10T19:14:49Z Pennye Rogers, a 2014-2015 Hope Street Group Fellow discusses Kentucky's new evaluation system and its impact on beginning teachers. Stu Silberman http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/engagement_and_reform/ Pennye Rogers, a 2014-2015 Hope Street Group Fellow discusses Kentucky's new evaluation system and its impact on beginning teachers. Private College Return on Investment tag:blogs.edweek.org,2014:/edweek/engagement_and_reform//139.40311 2014-06-30T19:10:04Z 2014-06-30T19:15:18Z Gary S. Cox, President of the Association of Independent KY Colleges and Universities talks about the return on investment from private colleges. Stu Silberman http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/engagement_and_reform/ Gary S. Cox, President of the Association of Independent KY Colleges and Universities talks about the return on investment from private colleges. What's in a Grade? tag:blogs.edweek.org,2014:/edweek/engagement_and_reform//139.40248 2014-06-26T19:31:10Z 2014-06-26T19:38:49Z David Cook from the Kentucky Department of Education talks about the importance of grading systems to ensure student mastery. Stu Silberman http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/engagement_and_reform/ David Cook from the Kentucky Department of Education talks about the importance of grading systems to ensure student mastery. Empowerment Begins With Preparation tag:blogs.edweek.org,2014:/edweek/engagement_and_reform//139.40145 2014-06-20T18:50:06Z 2014-06-20T18:55:15Z Ronda Harmon, the Executive Director of the Kentucky Association of School Councils (KASC) in Danville, Kentucky talks about preparing for a new beginning. Stu Silberman http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/engagement_and_reform/ Ronda Harmon, the Executive Director of the Kentucky Association of School Councils (KASC) in Danville, Kentucky talks about preparing for a new beginning. Incredible Young Talent tag:blogs.edweek.org,2014:/edweek/engagement_and_reform//139.39964 2014-06-12T15:32:19Z 2014-06-12T15:32:30Z Carrie Nath, the Executive Director of The Governor's School for the Arts talks about the impact programs such as this can have on the lives of students. Stu Silberman http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/engagement_and_reform/ Carrie Nath, the Executive Director of The Governor's School for the Arts talks about the impact programs such as this can have on the lives of students. Tapping the Power of Partnerships tag:blogs.edweek.org,2014:/edweek/engagement_and_reform//139.39898 2014-06-10T13:15:07Z 2014-06-10T13:15:43Z Dr. Leon Mooneyhan, CEO of the Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative discusses the power of partnerships. Stu Silberman http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/engagement_and_reform/ Dr. Leon Mooneyhan, CEO of the Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative discusses the power of partnerships. The Governor's Scholars Program tag:blogs.edweek.org,2014:/edweek/engagement_and_reform//139.39815 2014-06-05T12:47:15Z 2014-06-05T12:47:59Z Aristofanes Cedeño, Executive Director and Academic Dean of the Governor's Scholars Program talks about the long term impact of the program. Stu Silberman http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/engagement_and_reform/ Aristofanes Cedeño, Executive Director and Academic Dean of the Governor's Scholars Program talks about the long term impact of the program. Students Learning to Be Entrepreneurs tag:blogs.edweek.org,2014:/edweek/engagement_and_reform//139.39766 2014-06-03T17:39:57Z 2014-06-04T13:48:22Z Laurie Curry Daugherty, the Executive Director of the Governor's School for Entrepreneurs in Kentucky discusses the Governor's School for Entrepreneurs. Stu Silberman http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/engagement_and_reform/ Laurie Curry Daugherty, the Executive Director of the Governor's School for Entrepreneurs in Kentucky discusses the Governor's School for Entrepreneurs. Family Engagement Matters tag:blogs.edweek.org,2014:/edweek/engagement_and_reform//139.39624 2014-05-27T17:50:21Z 2014-05-27T18:29:50Z Cory Curl, member of the Prichard Committee talks about the importance of family engagement. Stu Silberman http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/engagement_and_reform/ Cory Curl, member of the Prichard Committee talks about the importance of family engagement. Why I Became a Teacher tag:blogs.edweek.org,2014:/edweek/engagement_and_reform//139.39193 2014-05-20T16:32:40Z 2014-05-20T16:32:34Z Brison Harvey, who teaches social studies at Lafayette High School in Lexington, Kentucky talks about why he became a teacher. Stu Silberman http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/engagement_and_reform/ Brison Harvey, who teaches social studies at Lafayette High School in Lexington, Kentucky talks about why he became a teacher. New Model of Instructional Leadership tag:blogs.edweek.org,2014:/edweek/engagement_and_reform//139.39061 2014-05-16T10:28:19Z 2014-05-16T10:27:40Z Sarah Yost, who teaches 8th grade English Language Arts at Westport Middle School, talks about a new model for instructional leadership. Stu Silberman http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/engagement_and_reform/ Sarah Yost, who teaches 8th grade English Language Arts at Westport Middle School, talks about a new model for instructional leadership.