Kentucky Education Commissioner Jason Glass announces resignation effective September 29
Kentucky Commissioner of Education Jason E. Glass announced Monday he will step down from his position on Sept. 29 in…
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Jason Glass: KDE will continue to support LGBTQIA+ young people despite legislature’s approval of SB150
Last week, the Kentucky General Assembly rushed to pass Senate Bill 150, a sweeping and harmful piece of anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation….
Top state education official says he likely won’t defend charter school law if there’s a court challenge
Kentucky Commissioner of Education Jason Glass said he probably won’t stand behind the state’s new charter school funding law should…
Jason Glass: Not school beginning we hoped for, but we’re working together to make it work for everyone
As most of our districts prepare to start the 2022-2023 school year this week and next week, we all still…
Fifth annual Reagan Institute Summit on Education featured Lt. Governor Coleman among speakers
Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman spoke at the fifth annual Reagan Institute Summit on Education (RISE) at the Ronald Reagan Institute…
Jason Glass: Why we all need to pay attention to Kentucky’s shrinking teacher pipeline
Last month I met with the Kentucky Legislature’s Interim Joint Committee on Education to talk about the teacher workforce. The…
Jason Glass: Reflections on the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas; our responsibilities moving forward
Like many of you, I am heartbroken and angered over the tragedy that took place in Uvalde, Texas, on May…
Jason Glass: Giving thanks to the teachers who change the lives of Kentucky’s students every day
Springtime in Kentucky brings lots of things for which to be grateful. I have had the opportunity to travel to…
Jason Glass: As we enter new phase of pandemic, getting our students back on track will take all of us
There are times in everyone’s life where when you look back, you wonder how you ever made it through. Whether…
Jason Glass: We must all answer the call to change in effort to aid a teaching workforce that’s in trouble
I’ve been thinking a lot recently about why we are having such a hard time across Kentucky – and the…
Jason Glass: All Kyians should commit to supporting our teachers and seeking a positive path forward
Every day we hear stories in our communities and see media reports about teacher shortages – and shortages of numerous…
Jason Glass: Now is the time to work together to create a new future in education for Kentucky
It’s been a little over a year now since I joined the Kentucky Department of Education as its commissioner. During…
Lu Young: Kentucky Education Summit provides clear path forward for education in Commonwealth
Editor’s Note: This was Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) Chair Lu Young’s closing remarks at the 2021 Kentucky Education Summit,…
KY Board of Education approves budget that includes full-day kindergarten, buses, mental health and more
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) approved the 2022-2024 biennial budget requests put forward by the Kentucky Department of Education…
Jason Glass: Public school students’ drawings illustrate why teacher diversity matters in Kentucky
About a year ago, someone from the Kentucky Education Association reached out to our office and asked if we would…
Legislative joint committee draws more than two hours of discussion on Critical Race Theory
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Proposed legislation for the 2022 General Assembly that would ban the teaching of Critical Race…
Beechwood’s Amanda Klare among 14 teachers named to KDE’s Teachers Advisory Council
Fourteen Kentucky public school educators have been named to the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE) Teachers Advisory Council (TAC), Education…
Jason Glass: Taking the next steps on the way to building a stronger education system in Kentucky
By now, you’ve hopefully heard about the Commissioner’s Virtual Listening Tour. For more than a month, I led a series…
Commonwealth Education Continuum members named ahead of upcoming meeting on Jan. 27
Dozens of state policy leaders are joining next week to kick off the first meeting of the Commonwealth Education Continuum,…
Jason Glass: Time of new beginnings for high school seniors and for planning the what’s-next in your lives
January is a time for new beginnings, perhaps this year more so than most. With a COVID-19 vaccine already being…
Kentucky Commissioner of Education: How to talk to students about January 6 — it’s a teachable moment
By Jason E. Glass Commission of Education Throughout the course of my education career, I have engaged in numerous discussions…
Jason Glass: Amid the disruptions in our lives, wishing everyone a merry little Christmas in a year unlike any other
I’ve always been a fan of the holiday season, much like all of you I’m sure. As I’ve gotten older,…
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