Eastern Ky. University starts extension program to help schools in its service area

A pilot program at Eastern Kentucky University is hoping to help schools in 22 Kentucky counties by placing seven education extension agents in the school's service area (right). "The agents -- who will be similar to agricultural extension agents -- will work with education and community leaders in those counties and use EKU's resources and expertise to identify education needs," writes Nancy Rodriguez in The [Louisville] Courier-Journal.

The extension agents will provide data and research to local schools and to assist with and provide educational programs and service, with the goal of improving school achievement through plans individually tailored to the area. They also hope to involve students from the university's Educational Leadership and Policy Studies doctoral program. (Read more)