State board zeroing in on new education commissioner but not yet ready to release name
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) announced Tuesday they have authorized Board Chair Sharon Porter…
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Jason Glass: Parents and teachers, the Kentucky Department of Education wants to hear from you
My first few weeks as Kentucky’s education commissioner have been a whirlwind of phone calls and virtual meetings with students,…
Education Commissioner Kevin Brown: Letter to Kentucky Public School families on school reopening
Dear Kentucky Public School Families: As discussions continue about reopening schools in the fall, I am sharing with you Kentucky’s Healthy…
An open letter to Kentucky Public School Families from Education Commissioner Kevin Brown
Dear Kentucky Public School Families, In Kentucky, when someone asks you, “How are you doing?” saying, “I’m fine” is almost…
Ed Commissioner Lewis says teachers have right to protest but not to disrupt school districts
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky Education Commissioner Wayne Lewis says teachers have a right to protest, but not to…
State Board of Education votes unanimously to name Wayne Lewis permanent Education Commissioner
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday to name Interim Education Commissioner Wayne Lewis…
Wayne Lewis says hopes to get permanent appointment, talks about graduation requirements
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Changes to high school graduation requirements may be approved when the Kentucky Board of Education…
Board of Education chair ‘confident’ Pruitt is the right person for job; indicates some pushback on selection
By Brad Hughes Special to NKyTribune Pending an Oct. 6 contract signing in Frankfort, former Georgia teacher and state…