Kentucky Redefines School Success | Lexington News

Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 1m

Kentucky’s education system is undergoing a major shift, ditching one-size-fits-all testing in favor of measuring student growth individually—especially in reading and math—thanks to new law House Bill 257. Local communities now get to lead the charge on what schools prioritize, while the state still oversees core subjects and graduation readiness. Teachers and school staff are being actively consulted as the state builds this flexible, community-driven model, with proposed rules set to be reviewed in August and ongoing advisory meetings planned through September. The goal? A smarter, more…