Understanding Overreporting in Public Schools, Dec 2025
Analysis of Impact and Recommendations The Influence of Mandatory Reporting Policies on Educators and the Impact on Louisville Families VIEW REPORT
Building the Foundation for Education: Investing in Kentucky’s Young Children, January 2014
This report highlights the key role early childhood plays in lifetime success; outlines the critical components of strong early childhood experiences; reviews how Kentucky is working to provide young children a solid foundation; and identifies additional opportunities for Kentucky to provide every child from birth through age eight a chance to reach their full potential. VIEW NOW
Sharing School Facilities: How Collaboration Can Increase Physical Activity in Communities, May 2012
Shared-use allows spaces such as gymnasiums, tracks, cafeterias, athletic fields and other school facilities to be used for recreation by community members of all ages. This report outlines the current landscape of shared-use agreements and explains the challenges and opportunities for opening more shared-use facilities in communities across Kentucky. VIEW NOW
Ending Corporal Punishment in Kentucky Public Schools, December 2011
A learning environment that is safe and nurturing is necessary for all children to grow and thrive in school. For children in schools that use corporal punishment, or physical force, as a form of discipline, the classroom can become a threatening environment. VIEW NOW
A Picture of Health: A Report of Kentucky School Districts’ Health Services, March 2011
A Picture of Health: A Report of Kentucky School Districts’ Health Services presents the findings of a study of school health services offered in Kentucky school districts during the 2008-2009 school year and offers highlights of promising practices across the state. Study topics included school health services funding, school health services offered, and types of school health providers. VIEW NOW
Increasing the High School Graduation Rate, Updated January 2011
All young people need a strong education to succeed in today’s economy, and graduating from high school is more critical than ever before. Failing to graduate high school has long-term negative consequences for the individual and for society. This brief focuses on prevention of high school dropout and strategies for improving the state’s high school graduation rate. VIEW NOW
Bullying: A Schoolhouse Reality for Kentucky Students, February 2007
Bullying can result in substantial long-term negative impacts for the victim, the bully, the school’s learning environment, and society as a whole. This issue brief presents findings about bullying in Kentucky and offers recommendations for effectively responding to and preventing bullying. VIEW NOW
Mulch, Hoops and Homemade Pie, 2006
A Report to the Kentucky State Board of Education on A5 and A6 Programs in the Commonwealth. VIEW NOW