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…
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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)…
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…
As school nurse programs are threatened, Medicaid money made available for physical, behavioral health
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Many of Kentucky’s school districts have long struggled to pay for school nurses, let…
KY Dept. of Education seeking feedback on the new School Report Card; here’s how to participate
Kentucky partnered with BrightBytes to introduce a new 2017-2018 Kentucky School Report Card in January 2019. Now that it is public, the…
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…
Nominations are open for 2020 Kentucky Teacher Awards; application is here, due by Feb. 15
The Kentucky Department of Education and Valvoline Inc., sponsors of the Kentucky Teacher Awards, have opened nominations for the 2020…
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…
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 has developed a ‘Kindergarten to Grade 3 Dyslexia Toolkit’ as part of Ready to Read Act
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has developed the “Kindergarten to Grade 3 Dyslexia Toolkit” in response to The Ready…
Commissioner Lewis extends deadline for Jefferson County to hire chief for exceptional child services
Kentucky Education Commissioner Wayne Lewis has extended the deadline for Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) to hire a chief for…
KDE’s Student Technology Leadership Program to showcase student work; comes to NKU on Nov. 19
Over the next several weeks, more than 7,400 Kentucky students will demonstrate their innovative ideas and technological savvy at regional…
An important reminder as school starts: Drivers, please slow down around schools, mind the buses
As students return to school, Kentucky drivers are being reminded of the laws that apply to keep students safe. The…
Covington schools recognized for its ‘Alternative Program of Distinction’ at CHNK’s main campus
For the fourth consecutive year, Covington Independent Public Schools (CIPS) has been recognized by the Kentucky Department of Education as…
Erlanger-Elsmere Schools to host hands-on culinary training for food workers, aim is healthier lunches
Erlanger-Elsmere Schools is hosting hands-on culinary training to inspire healthy, nutrient-rich school meals. Healthy Cuisine for Kids 2018 is a…
Ag Commissioner announces partnership to open new career path for state’s high school students
Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles has announced a state partnership that will open a new career path for Kentucky high school…
Town Hall meetings on graduation requirements cancelled, provide input online through May 15
Interim Education Commissioner Wayne Lewis has cancelled the Town Hall meetings planned to get feedback on Kentucky’s graduation requirements. Instead,…
Prichard Committee: Kentucky is backsliding on its educational progress; we need a sense of urgency
At the close of what has been a tumultuous legislative session, state lawmakers voted to override Governor Matt Bevin’s vetoes…
Brigitte Blom Ramsey: Prichard Committee pleased to see House stem erosion of education funding
We are pleased to see the commitment by the House of Representatives to make strides stemming the erosion of education…
Summer Meals Summit to be held in Louisville Tuesday — learn more about improving accessibility
Organizations from around the state will meet on Tuesday to discuss ways to alleviate child hunger during the summer months….
William McCann: Kentucky’s newly-adopted charter schools law may mean further cuts to arts education
I am conflicted about the newly adopted charter schools law for which regulations are now being promulgated by the Kentucky…