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Corbin Independent: Shifting Professional Learning to Transform Math Instruction

2025-12-12T09:21:52-05:00December 12th, 2025|Categories: Featured, Standards Newsletter|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Two years ago, Corbin Independent Schools faced a realization familiar to many districts: Students were not consistently demonstrating the mathematical practices necessary for deep understanding. Data from district “learning walks” revealed that classroom tasks didn't always provide opportunities for students to engage in the math practice standards.  Rather than settling for a quick fix, the district asked "why" until they [...]

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Building a Vision, Empowering Readers: Johnson County Schools’ Literacy Journey 

2025-12-02T07:41:31-05:00December 3rd, 2025|Categories: Featured|Tags: , , , , , , , |

https://youtu.be/E65yIgGGsQc In Johnson County Schools, literacy isn’t just a subject; it’s a mission. With a little over 3,000 students across five elementary schools, one middle school and one high school, this eastern Kentucky district is proving that a shared vision and strategic systems can transform student outcomes.  A Vision [...]

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Bullitt County: Vibrant Learning in Mathematics Supported by HQIR 

2025-11-20T11:02:12-05:00November 20th, 2025|Categories: Featured|Tags: , , , , , |

Bullitt County Public Schools (BCPS) built a clear, replicable path from instructional resource evaluation and selection to vibrant learning. The district followed Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) curriculum framework recommendations and grounded every step in the BCPS Instructional Vision.   Implementation and Professional Learning  Once the high-quality instructional resource (HQIR) for [...]

Fort Thomas Independent: Phenomena-Based Science Promotes Vibrant Learning in Middle School

2025-09-21T11:31:17-04:00September 21st, 2025|Categories: Featured, Standards Newsletter|Tags: , , , , , |

An initial professional learning day set the stage for a bigger shift. At Highlands Middle School in Fort Thomas Independent Schools, a session on assessment alignment introduced the sixth-grade science team to storyline instruction. The idea clicked. The team started exploring OpenSciEd, a high-quality instructional resource (HQIR) designed around coherent [...]

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Spotlight on Oldham County: Aligning Professional Learning with High-Quality Instructional Resources

2025-08-14T13:30:33-04:00August 14th, 2025|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: , |

Spotlight on Oldham County: Aligning Professional Learning with High-Quality Instructional Resources When Oldham County launched its district-wide effort to implement high-quality instructional resources (HQIRs) K-5 in English/Language Arts, leaders knew that deep, curriculum-based professional learning would be essential to ensuring success. Through intentional planning, cross-role collaboration, [...]

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Spotlight on Science: High-Quality Instructional Resources Transform Elementary Classrooms in the Danville Independent School District

2025-05-19T10:31:35-04:00May 8th, 2025|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: , |

Spotlight on Science: High-Quality Instructional Resources Transform Elementary Classrooms in the Danville Independent School District Teachers in the Danville Independent School District are bringing science to life with new high-quality instructional resources (HQIR). Elementary educators use Smithsonian and Carolina Biological resources to foster inquiry-based learning. Chief [...]

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Building a Stronger System: How Carroll County Transformed Instruction Through Walkthroughs

2025-05-05T10:55:42-04:00May 5th, 2025|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: , |

Building a Stronger System: How Carroll County Transformed Instruction Through Walkthroughs Identifying the Need: A District in Transition  Change was happening fast in Carroll County—new leaders, new priorities, and new instructional resources. But with so much in motion, one critical piece was missing: a clear, consistent [...]

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The Power of Coaching at Robert B. Turner Elementary

2025-02-28T08:57:57-05:00February 25th, 2025|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: , , , |

The Power of Coaching at Robert B. Turner Elementary In 2023, Robert B. Turner Elementary in Anderson County embarked on a transformative journey with the help of a Math Achievement Fund (MAF) grant. This funding allowed the school to adopt a high-quality instructional resource (HQIR) and [...]

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District Spotlight: Powell County Transforms the Teacher Experience with High-Quality Instructional Resources

2025-01-28T09:07:34-05:00January 28th, 2025|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: , |

District Spotlight: Powell County Transforms the Teacher Experience with High-Quality Instructional Resources When Powell County Schools embarked on the journey to adopt a high-quality instructional resource (HQIR) for mathematics, the district’s leadership aimed to address long-standing challenges faced by teachers. Over the years, educators had been [...]

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District Spotlight: Perry County Embraces High-Quality Instructional Resources to Drive Student and Teacher Success

2024-12-18T12:49:48-05:00November 26th, 2024|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: , |

District Spotlight: Perry County Embraces High-Quality Instructional Resources to Drive Student and Teacher Success During the summer, while most elementary school halls were quiet, West Perry Elementary in Perry County buzzed with conversation and excitement about the upcoming school year. New and experienced teachers, instructional coaches, [...]

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