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….
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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)…
Newport High School on new path, ranks among best at preparing students for college, careers readiness
By Pat Crowley Special to NKyTribune Newport High School has been ranked as one of the best in the state…
Kentucky Medicaid plan amendment to provide increased access to health services for students
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) has received final approval for a Medicaid state plan amendment that will…
Prichard Committee: New five-star ratings and 2019 test data spotlight need for shared vision and action
The results released from the Kentucky Department of Education include a new rating system for Kentucky schools and evidence of student performance…
K4C Construction Days draws about 3,000 students from across Kentucky to Shelby County Fairgrounds
By Jacob Perkins Kentucky Teacher If you happened to stumble into the Shelby County Fairgrounds on Sept. 24-25, you may…
After a successful eight years, Kelly Middleton to step down as Newport schools superintendent
Superintendent Kelly Middleton – who over nearly eight years has led the Newport Independent Schools district to increased graduation rates,…
OEA report emphasizes need to reform Kentucky’s career and technical education system
By Mike Marsee Kentucky Teacher A report from the Office of Education Accountability (OEA) underscores the importance of the work…
KY public schools see decline in per-student funding; must make up difference locally or cut programs
Public News Service State funding per student in Kentucky is on the decline with consequences for local school districts and…
Wayne Lewis: Explaining how state’s new 5-star accountability system will close achievement gaps
Kentucky’s 5-star school accountability system is scheduled to go live at the end of September, and it will offer parents…
School bus drivers can be “unsung heroes” in K-12: some KY districts struggle to find enough
By Ron Daley Special to the NKyTribune Kentucky K-12 bus drivers face many responsibilities being the first school official to…
Focus of Northern Kentucky Chamber July Eggs ‘N Issues is workforce and career pathways to success
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The July Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Eggs ’N Issue discussion focused on workforce….
With 2019-2020 school year set to begin, teacher shortages will affect students across Kentucky
By Mike Marsee Kentucky Teacher Teacher shortages are taking a toll on students throughout Kentucky, as critical shortage areas have…
Career and Technical Education Task Force reports that priority is finding best way to share resources
By Mike Marsee Kentucky Teacher One day after the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) called for a unified system for…
Education Commissioner Wayne Lewis decries critical teacher shortages, explores solutions
By Mike Marse Kentucky Teacher Kentucky Education Commissioner Wayne Lewis said raising awareness of teaching opportunities available to other professionals…
Legislative task force will look into improving state’s technical schools ahead of 2020 budget session
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A new legislative task force will delve into improving the state’s technical school system on…
More than 2,000 Kentucky educators attend academic standards learning labs
Kentucky Teacher More than 2,000 teachers and school administrators attended Get to Know Your Standards Learning Labs conducted across the…
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…
Rose at 30: The landmark Supreme Court decision that changed the course of KY public education
By Brenna R. Kelly Kentucky School Boards Association Jack Moreland had been expecting a call on the morning of June 8,…
Wayne Lewis: Pursuing traditional, alternative pathways to address serious teacher shortages
The most important school factor in a child’s academic success is having access to high-quality, effective teachers. While we have…