By Tony McVeigh
Frankfort, KY – Only about 56 percent of Kentucky schools met their goals under the federal No Child Left Behind Act last school year. The Education Department's Lisa Gross says the results aren't surprising because each year, schools must have more and more students reaching proficient levels in math and reading.
"What parents should be concerned about is how their own children are doing, number one. And number two, how well their school is doing. Are they making any progress in addressing all of the needs of every child in the school?"
Gross says the latest data also indicates that only 34 percent of public high school students in Kentucky are ready for college or careers. The percentages ranged from three percent to 81 percent statewide.