Hardin County adopts daily writing across school subjects
The board approved a districtwide writing program calling for daily writing instruction across subjects, including science, social studies, math and career studies.
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Bowling Green Independent School District
Junior high begins all-grades standards-based grading and ends daily Chromebook take-home
July council minutes call 2026-27 the first year of standards-based grading in all grades and require morning Chromebook pickup and evening return instead of daily take-home, to reduce damage and cost.
District approves AI feedback tool for English learners
The board approved a $2,000 Snorkl agreement that gives English learners instant AI feedback on speaking and writing.
Board adopts new secondary English and math resources
The Board adopted Carnegie Learning Lenses on Literature for grades 6–12 and HMH resources for Algebra I, Algebra II and Geometry. Staff said grades 9–12 previously had no shared purchased English resource and teachers designed materials; the adoption aligns grades 6–12 while retaining novel-study flexibility. Identified components sum to $84,433.48 for English and total $63,367.28 for math, split between Title II professional development and General Fund materials.
Menifee County School District
Board creates middle-school math-coach position
The Board approved a Math Achievement Fund middle-school math coach position for 2026-27.
Board approves two-year full-day preschool pilot
The Board approved the Team Kentucky pilot on a 4-1 vote to serve additional four-year-olds in up to 12 full-day classrooms, four days each week. The recording says students already enrolled in the existing half-day preschool program remain in that program.
New strategic plan and 'Profile of a Graduate' adopted
On July 13, 2026, the board approved a district strategic plan and a 'Profile of a Graduate' describing the skills students should have when they finish school. It also adopted a new Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline and an employee handbook for 2026-27.
Class of 2028 needs a financial literacy credit
The handbook adds one financial literacy credit for the Class of 2028. The total graduation requirement remains 26 credits.
Caverna Independent School District
Board-approved virtual program sets eligibility and progress requirements
The June 11 program requires eligibility review and establishes attendance, academic-progress and participation expectations for virtual students.
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High school adopts a new state-approved English curriculum
The board approved an HMH English-language arts curriculum for grades 9 through 12 after the district said the high school lacked a standards-aligned approved curriculum.
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