Cooper High School educator among nine named 2025 KDE Teacher Achievement Awards finalists
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has announced the selection of nine outstanding Kentucky educators, including one from Boone County,…
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Former Ludlow Schools head Mike Borchers among three new appointments to KY BOE; four reappointed
Gov. Andy Beshear has appointed Juston Pate, Mike Borchers and Paul Long to the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE). Pate…
KDE joins ‘Every Student Counts!’ initiative, addresses chronic absenteeism, student health
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) School Health Branch has been invited to partner with the National Association of School…
Applications are now open to Kentucky students for 2025 United States Senate Youth Program
Applications are now open for the 2025 United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP), a merit-based program that takes the most…
Education Professional Standards Board approves regulatory changes regarding teacher complaints
The Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) approved regulatory changes, following the passage of different bills by the Kentucky General Assembly…
KY receives highest rating for special education implementation for 15th consecutive year
The U.S. Department of Education’s (USED’s) Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services issued its 2024 Determination Letters on State…
Kentucky Education Commissioner Robbie Fletcher brings ‘all-in’ attitude to new roll with KDE
The love of math started early for Robbie Fletcher, Ed.D. Growing up in Martin County, Fletcher – who became Kentucky’s…
Ignite Institute’s Lily Russell named Educators Rising Kentucky state officer for 2024-25
Educators Rising Kentucky named six students to its team of state officers for the 2024-2025 academic year. The student state…
Prichard Committee awards 29 KY schools, early care centers Family Friendly Schools Certification
The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence has awarded 29 Kentucky schools and early care centers with a Family Friendly Schools…
Dr. Robbie Fletcher approved by Senate as Kentucky’s next commissioner of education
The Kentucky Senate approved Robbie Fletcher, Ed.D., to be the Commonwealth’s next commissioner of education. Following a meeting with the…
KBE accepting nominations for 2024 Grissom Award for Innovation in Special Education
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) is accepting nominations for the 2024 Grissom Award for Innovation in Special Education through…
KY Teacher Hall of Fame accepting nominations for Class of 2024; submission deadline August 15
The Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame announced that nominations are now being accepted for the class of 2024. Established in…
KBE selects Lawrence Co. Superintendent Robbie Fletcher as state’s next commissioner of education
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) has selected Robbie Fletcher, the superintendent of Lawrence County Schools, as Kentucky’s next commissioner…
State board zeroing in on new education commissioner but not yet ready to release name
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) announced Tuesday they have authorized Board Chair Sharon Porter…
Educators: Kentucky Department of Education seeks recommendations for the ’24 Exemplary Educators Program
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is seeking recommendations of exemplary educators and leaders in the Commonwealth’s public schools to…
Record number of students participate in 2024 Educators Rising Kentucky State Conference
A record number of 771 high school students attended the 2024 Educators Rising Kentucky State Conference, held at the Kentucky…
KDE’s Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council discusses school safety reports, youth mental health
Members of the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council discussed school safety reports and youth mental health…
Teacher of Year Kevin Dailey of NKY reports on KDE project to find what makes good classrooms
Kevin Dailey, the 2024 Kentucky Teacher of the Year and a social studies teacher at BallyShannon Middle School, provided an…
2023 Impact Kentucky survey shows educators are beginning to feel more optimistic, despite challenges
More of Kentucky’s educators are feeling positive about the teaching profession in the 2023 Impact Kentucky Working Conditions Survey. On…
High school students encouraged to apply for KDE’s 2024-2025 Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council
Applications are now available for positions on the 2024-2025 Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council (CSAC), a group that provides input to…
Kentucky Department of Education accepting nominations for 2025 Kentucky Teacher of the Year
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 Kentucky Teacher of the Year awards. Presented by the Kentucky Department of…
Kentucky Board of Education approves job posting in search for new education commissioner
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) approved a candidate profile and job description in the search for a new education…