Al Cross: Beshear sees his limits; now it’s time for an individual character test and for you to carry the ball
There’s no shortage of subjects for a Kentucky political column: the U.S. Senate race (Mitch McConnell’s got a leg up,…
Kentucky Board of Education
Read More
Interim Joint Committee on Education hears from KDE, stakeholders on reopening schools amid virus
By Sky Carroll Kentucky Teacher The Kentucky General Assembly’s Interim Joint Committee on Education heard updates this week regarding reopening…
Kentucky’s superintendents provide feedback in virtual meeting on reopening schools in the fall
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE) Superintendents Advisory Council held its virtual meeting on June 22 and much like previous advisory council…
Kentucky Board of Education narrows candidate pool to six for the next Commissioner of Education
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) approved a motion to direct search firm Greenwood/Asher and Associates Inc. to conduct reference checks…
Senate confirms 10 of 11 appointees to the Kentucky Board of Education, does not add ex-officio members
Ten of the 11 voting members of the Kentucky Board of Education were confirmed by the Kentucky Senate on April…
State Board of Education upholds Newport decision, denies River Cities Academy charter school request
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) voted at a special meeting Tuesday to uphold the decision of the Newport Independent…
Kentucky Board of Education takes next steps in search for new education commissioner
At a special meeting Jan. 17, the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) appointed board members Cody Pauley Johnson, Sharon Porter…
Ronald Vissing: Let’s get politics out of our school system — taxpayers and students deserve better
After all the teeth gnashing and howling at the moon due to Gov. Matt Bevin legally replacing several Kentucky Board…
Judge denies restraining order; new Kentucky Board of Education will hold special meeting today
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky Education Commissioner Wayne Lewis could learn if he is out of a job soon…
Gov. Beshear issues Executive Order to reorganize Board of Education; ten ousted members file suit
First thing Tuesday morning at 1:20 a.m., the Kentucky Secretary of State received and signed the first Executive Orders of…
KBE accepting nominations for 2019 Priority Award, recognizes success in closing achievement gaps
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) is accepting nominations for its 2019 Priority Award, which will honor a Kentuckian whose…
Kentucky Department of Education launches ‘Stride, Don’t Slide’ summer reading initiative
Kentucky Teacher Children will be given free books at several lunch programs being held across the state this summer as…
Wayne Lewis: 2019 legislative agenda prioritizes student success and parent empowerment
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) has approved a list of legislative priorities for the 2019 session of the General…
Students will need to meet financial literacy standards; Walton-Verona teacher helps pave a path
• A new law calls for the Kentucky Board of Education to establish academic standards and a graduation requirement for…
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…
Prichard Committee: Monitoring school performance needed across all groups; communities must mobilze
The Prichard Committee supports meaningful standards, high expectations and robust accountability that helps ensure quality learning for all students in…
State Board of Education hears proposal on high school graduation requirements, proficiency testing
High school students would have to demonstrate foundational skills in reading and mathematics and achieve academic or career readiness to…
Nominations open for KY Board of Education Joseph W. Kelly, David Karem awards, deadline is July 20
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) is accepting nominations for two of its awards, the 16th annual Joseph W. Kelly…
Wayne Lewis: Path to state management is long one, undertaken only after a deliberative process
Following my recommendation to place Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) in state management, some school leaders, teachers and parents outside…
Kentucky Teacher: Interim commissioner cites need for more school resource officers at roundtable
The Federal Commission on School Safety visited Lexington last week as part of a national listening tour on safety issues….
Bevin makes appointments to Board of Education, including Hal Heiner who resigns his cabinet post
Gov. Matt Bevin has announced appointees to the Kentucky Board of Education. The appointees include: Hal Heiner of Louisville who…
Jeff Rubin: Yes, the bumper sticker is right on — if you can read this, thank a teacher; they believed. . .
If you can read this, thank a teacher. I saw that bumper sticker on the back of a car I…