Two NKY students among 12 new members of KDE’s Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council
Twelve public high school students have been named as new members of the 2025-2026 Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council, joining nine…
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KDE accepting nominations for 2025-2026 KY Education Support Staff Professional Award
The Kentucky Department of Education has opened the nomination window for the 2025-2026 Kentucky Education Support Staff Professional Award. The…
Kentucky Department of Education launches new statewide campaign to support school attendance
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has launched a new statewide campaign — You Belong. Attendance Matters — to raise…
Auditor: KDE has no ‘glaring problems,’ but needs to set ‘measurable benchmarks’
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today House and Senate members of the General Assembly’s Interim Joint Committee on Education heard from…
KY Department of Education seeking applications for Kentucky United We Learn Council
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is seeking new members – particularly high school students and their families – for…
Beechwood High School among 11 Kentucky schools designated ‘Spotlight Schools’ by KDE
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has announced 11 schools across the Commonwealth have been selected as Spotlight Schools, a…
KY earns top USED rating for special education implementation for 16th consecutive year
The U.S. Department of Education’s (USED) Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services has once again recognized Kentucky as meeting…
Auditor’s examination of Kentucky Department of Education finds areas of needed improvement
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky State Auditor Allison Ball has released a special examination of the Kentucky Department of…
Kentucky one of five states to participate in Middle School Career Learning Network grant program
Kentucky is participating in a new national grant program – called the Middle School Career Impact and Learning Network –…
KY joins national initiative to expand postsecondary opportunities for justice-impacted individuals
Kentucky is one of five states selected by the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) to participate in a…
Ignite Institute student Lily Russell named president-elect of Educators Rising Kentucky
Educators Rising Kentucky named six students to its team of state officers for the 2025-2026 academic year. This leadership team…
KDE’s newly released School Report Card allows residents to see expenditures per student
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky residents can now see how much schools spend per student and other financial expenditures…
Northern Kentucky native, NKU alum Jennifer Stafford appointed KDE associate commissioner
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) announced Monday Jennifer Stafford has been appointed to serve…
KY Department of Education offers guidance on where families can find summer meals for children
During the summer months, the Summer Food Service Program – also called Sun Meals – is administered by the Kentucky…
USED approves two projects for Boone County, denies $10.6 million in COVID relief funding
The U.S. Department of Education (USED) has approved extending COVID relief funding for two small projects in Boone County –…
Kentucky Department of Education School Health Branch promotes well-being for staff and students
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) School Health Branch is making strides to help schools…
Boone, Covington school districts among 13 in KY facing hardship due to COVID relief funding rescission
On March 28, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) received a letter from the U.S. Secretary of Education stating that…
Gateway celebrates students signing with regional employers during recent ‘Going Pro Day’ ceremony
Gateway Community and Technical College recently celebrated the achievements of eleven students during its “Going Pro Day” ceremony – an…
Four NKY School districts among 34 to receive books, resources from KDE Summer Boost program
Thirty-four districts and 35 sites will be participating in the 2025 Summer Boost: Reading and Mathematics Program, a partnership between…
KDE kicks off statewide recuitment and retention campaign to inspire, support Kentucky’s teachers
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has kicked off a new campaign seeking to elevate and celebrate the teaching profession,…
KY Board of Education accepting nominations for 2025 Grissom Award for Innovation in Special Education
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) is accepting nominations for the 2025 Grissom Award for Innovation in Special Education. The…
Two NKY educators among six KY finalists for Presidential Award in mathematics and science
Six Kentucky educators have been selected as state finalists and are now eligible to receive a Presidential Award for Excellence…