Episode 27: David Cook, Kentucky Department of Education
In this episode, we’re talking with David Cook, the Director of the Division of Innovation and Partner Engagement at the Kentucky Department of Education. David leads some exciting conversations around two very innovative programs that his division oversees: school districts of innovation and the nontraditional instruction program. Through these initiatives, Kentucky is reshaping the way we think about how to educate students. You can read more about these programs and the work of the Division of Innovation and Partner Engagement at their website, and keep up to date with the work of the state department by following their Twitter account at @KDeptofEd.
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