‘We’re all in’: Schools across KY are using project-based learning to transform classroom experiences
By Audrie Lamb and Caleb Bates Kentucky Teacher When sophomore Ava Blackledge started her chemistry class this school year, she…
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New KDE report shows technology use, access continues to rise in Kentucky’s schools
A new report highlights Kentucky’s growing access to technology in schools. The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) “Kentucky’s K-12 Digital…
Teacher shortage could force school consolidations; coalition releases recommendations to ease problem
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter The severe shortage of public school teachers in Kentucky could force schools to consolidate, Lawrence…
KDE accepting applications from school students for 2023-2024 Commissioners Student Advisory Council
Applications are now available for positions on the 2023-2024 Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council (CSAC), a group that provides input to…
KY Dept. of Education’s Student Advisory Council presents its report on increasing school safety
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Department of Education’s Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council, presented a report on potential actions…
KDE seeking public comment on Consolidated State Plan prior to submission to U.S. Dept. of Education
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is accepting public comment on revisions to Kentucky’s Consolidated State Plan to implement the…
KDE, PBLWorks partner to bring project-based learning conferences to Kentucky this summer
A multi-year partnership between the Kentucky Department of Education and PBLWorks aims to scale high-quality project-based learning (PBL) to one-third…
Registration is now open for 2023 Educators Rising Kentucky state conference and competitions
Registration for the Educators Rising Kentucky State Conference is now open. The conference will be held on March 2 at…
Holmes High School career and technical education carpentry program among winners of KDE mini-grant
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Career and Technical Education (OCTE) has announced the list of 32 schools…
Kentucky Board of Education seeking nominations for 2023 Samuel Robinson Award; deadline Jan. 23
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) is accepting nominations for the 2023 Samuel Robinson Award for Diversity and Equity in…
Conner High School senior Heng Yang one of two KY students selected for U.S. Senate Youth Program
Heng Yang, a senior at Conner High School, and David Daniel, a junior at Owensboro High School have been selected…
Kentucky public school graduate Alora Mazarakis living dream as electronics engineer for NASA
Shelby County Public Schools graduate Alora Mazarakis remembers telling her father she wanted to go to college at NASA when…
Ballyshannon teacher Erika Bowles among 11 new members named to KDA Principals Advisory Council
Ballyshannon Middle School teacher Erika Bowles is among 11 new members selected to join the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s)…
Ludlow Independent School District among 13 across state to participate in college success program
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE), the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) and OneGoal, a leading postsecondary success organization,…
Two from Northern Kentucky among 67 asked to serve on KDE United We Learn Council
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has released the names of the 67 people who have been asked to serve…
Kentucky Department of Education now accepting nominations for 2024 Teacher Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 Kentucky Teacher Awards. Any full-time public school teacher in the state with…
Boone County Supt. Matthew Turner tells state peers how ‘equity playbook’ helps reach all students
Superintendents across the state heard how the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) equity playbook is helping Boone County school district…
KY Department of Ed releases annual School Report Card; shows ‘profound COVID impact on students’
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) released annual School Report Card data from the 2021-2022 academic year Tuesday, as required…
Kentucky Board of Education has no choice but to approve regulations related to public charter schools
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) approved 10 regulations relating to public charter schools in Kentucky during its two-day meeting…
Scott’s Laura Cole, Newport’s Briana Cook among 18 teachers named KDE GoTeachKY ambassadors
The Kentucky Department of Education on Monday announced 18 teacher ambassadors selected for the 2023 GoTeachKY program. The mission of…
KDE selects 26 teachers from Kenton County School District to participate in LETRS Reading Academy
The Kenton County School District has announced 26 certified staff members have been selected to participate in the Kentucky Department…
KDE accepting nominations for 2023 Recognizing Inspirational School Employees Award
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is accepting nominations of outstanding educational support staff for the national 2023 Recognizing Inspirational…