Kentucky Department of Education names three finalists for state’s next commissioner of education
The Kentucky Board of Education has named three candidates vying to become Kentucky’s next commissioner of education. The board will…
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Search for new head of Kentucky Department of Education now narrowed to four candidates
By Jacob Perkins Kentucky Department of Education At its June 25 meeting, the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) reviewed reference…
Healthy@school guidance issued for upcoming school year — and, yes, students should wear masks
The Kentucky Department for Public Health, in collaboration with the Kentucky Department of Education, issued the highly anticipated guidance for…
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…
KDE releases guidance on alternative learning strategies for reopening schools this fall
The Kentucky Department of Education released guidance Monday on ways to safely structure instruction and learning when schools reopen in…
Discussion continues on shape of school in the fall; legislators hear from educators about challenges
By Sky Carroll Kentucky Department of Education At its recent meeting, the Kentucky General Assembly’s Interim Joint Committee on Education heard concerns…
Kentucky Department of Education to stream ‘Kentucky’s Tribute to Class of 2020’ this Saturday
The Kentucky Department of Education will honor its high school seniors with a one-hour program that will be streamed on…
KDE’s Education Continuation Task Force looks at reopening guidance document for school year
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, members of the Kentucky Department of Education’s Education Continuation Task Force met virtually Monday to…
KDE releases initial guidance on how to restart schools for 2020-21 year amid pandemic
The Kentucky Department of Education has released a new guidance document about questions schools and districts should consider when they…
Kentucky Class of 2020 encouraged to participate in national ‘Graduate Together’ telecast Saturday
Kentucky high school seniors and teachers are encouraged to share their stories and participate in the national “Graduate Together” telecast…
NKY has 27 new COVID cases, 1 death; state 199 new cases; Team Kentucky assistance funds available
As of Thursday afternoon, the NKY Health Department reported 27 additional cases of COVID-19 in Northern Kentucky and one death,…
School district superintendents, KDE hold webcast about federal coronavirus relief funding
Kentucky’s school superintendents were told Thursday that their districts will have a great deal of flexibility in determining how they…
Eleven alternative programs in KY recognized for excellence, including Covington’s learning center
By Jacob Perkins The Kentucky Teacher In an effort to recognize the work of educators and programs that serve students…
Covington Independent’s Alternative Program named a program of distinction for 5th time by KDE
For the fifth time, the alternative program of Covington Independent Public Schools is being recognized for its high-quality educational services….
K-PREP testing has been canceled for the school year; state applied and received a testing waiver
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has notified all Kentucky public school superintendents that K-PREP testing for the 2019-2020 school…
USDA grants waiver to allow schools to serve students off-site meals; will address food insecurity
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) received notification from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that it has received approval…
Kentucky Department of Education seeking nominations for Valvoline’s Kentucky Teacher Awards
The Kentucky Department of Education has opened nominations for the Kentucky Teacher Awards, sponsored by Valvoline, Inc. Nominations may be…
Education Commissioner Lewis resigns as new board meets; interim commissioner appointed
During a special Dec. 12 meeting at which newly appointed members were sworn into office, the Kentucky Board of Education…
Kentucky Department of Education Year in Review focused on revising standards, honoring students
Kentucky Teacher Wayne D. Lewis Jr. was named interim commissioner by the Kentucky Board of Education on April 17, 2018….
Tracking influenza-like illnesses in schools; activity started early, heightened prevention effort needed
Kentucky Teacher Cases of influenza already have been documented in Kentucky this fall. Because flu activity has stared earlier than…
Wayne Lewis: Preparing students for the current and future workforce is the key for education
In the nearly two years that I have had the honor of serving as Kentucky’s Commissioner of Education, I have…
Task force completes meetings on improving process for developing quality curriculum for schools
A task force of educators convened by Commissioner of Education Wayne Lewis and led by the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE)…