KDE group discusses growing ‘chronic absenteeism’ in schools and how to address it
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) Chronic Absenteeism Working Group discussed the issues surrounding attendance and how to get students…
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KY receives highest rating for special education implementation for 15th consecutive year
The U.S. Department of Education’s (USED’s) Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services issued its 2024 Determination Letters on State…
KDE seeks feedback on standards for career studies and financial literacy; link here to provide feedback
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is seeking feedback on the draft Kentucky Academic Standards for Career Studies (K-12) and…
KDE and KYSTATS launch new school proficiency dashboard; compare proficiency levels of KY schools
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), in partnership with the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), today launched the Kentucky School…
KDE encourages students grades 10-12 to apply for next-generation council, weigh in on decisions
Public school students in grades 10-12 are invited to apply for membership on the Next-Generation Student Council, an advisory group…
According to KDE rating, more than 90 percent of Kentucky teachers and leaders are effective
The majority of teachers and leaders evaluated in the first year of statewide implementation of Kentucky’s Professional Growth and Effectiveness…
National organizations say Kentucky is among handful of states with reliable test scores
Two national education organizations praised Kentucky for closing the gap between student performance on state tests and the National Assessment…