New education commissioner not looking to make drastic changes to public school systems

This from cn/2:

New Kentucky Commissioner of Education Stephen Pruitt is not planning on making any major changes, and wants to talk with as many stakeholders as he can to get a clear picture of the positives and challenges that educators face in the state.

Pruitt has spent his first month on the job meeting with superintendents, legislators, administrators and parents to get a feel for the current state of public education in the commonwealth.

“I think a lot of people are happy with where the graduation rate is and the work that’s gone on around that as well as our college and career readiness indicators,” Pruitt said.

Pruitt acknowledges that one of the biggest challenges appears to be the achievement gap.

“Are we really guaranteeing that students have the same opportunities?” Pruitt asked. “That doesn’t mean that every kid is taught the same. It’s not a one size fits all.”