Willie Carver: In make or break moment for education, the cost for Kentucky’s teachers to thrive is change
As a teacher, I am asked a similar question nearly daily: “How do you still do it?” “Are you thinking…
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Jason Glass: All Kyians should commit to supporting our teachers and seeking a positive path forward
Every day we hear stories in our communities and see media reports about teacher shortages – and shortages of numerous…
Walton-Verona among 12 school districts across Kentucky selected for KDE local curriculum pilot
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has selected 12 school districts to work on a pilot program to help schools…
School districts impacted by tornado damage ask for freeze on SEEK funding as their communities rebuild
To continue addressing the real-time needs of school districts affected by the recent tornadoes, Kentucky Commissioner of Education Jason E….
KY Board of Education places restrictions on corporate punishment in schools; it creates trauma
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) approved a regulation relating to the use of corporal punishment, placing more requirements on…
Jason Glass: Now is the time to work together to create a new future in education for Kentucky
It’s been a little over a year now since I joined the Kentucky Department of Education as its commissioner. During…
Governor’s Office of Early Childhood to award nearly $6 million in childcare, education grants across state
Following a recent two-day institute on best practices in early childhood education, Kentucky will soon award nearly $6 million in…
KY Department of Education expands Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library free book program across state
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE) Office of Special Education and Early Learning (OSEEL) has expanded statewide the Dolly Parton…
Legislature’s school funding task force has finished its work, sending recommendations to leadership
Ahead of the Kentucky General Assembly’s upcoming January regular session, the Legislative Research Commission’s (LRC) School Funding Task Force met…
KDE kicks off 2021 Education Summit with unveiling of new logo, initiative to improve state’s schools
By Jacob Perkins Kentucky Teacher The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) unveiled a new logo for the agency on Nov….
Teachers across state can make their voices heard through Impact Kentucky Survey beginning Nov. 1
Teachers across Kentucky can make their voices heard about the working conditions in their schools in just minutes through the…
Three Kenton County teachers among 22 selected by KDE as 2022 GoTeachKY ambassadors
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) announced Oct. 26 that 22 teachers from across the Commonwealth have been selected as…
Ky. Department for Public Health accepting student entries for 2021-2022 radon poster and video contest
By Audrie Lamb Kentucky Teacher The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) is inviting students to participate in the 2012-2022…
KY Board of Education approves budget that includes full-day kindergarten, buses, mental health and more
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) approved the 2022-2024 biennial budget requests put forward by the Kentucky Department of Education…
KDE to require proof of vaccination or negative COVID test to attend Kentucky Education Summit
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) will require individuals attending the 2021 Kentucky Education Summit to present their original COVID-19…
Ky. Department of Education accepting nominations for 2022 Class of GoTeachKY Ambassadors
Applications are open for the Kentucky Department of Education’s 2022 Class of GoTeachKY Ambassadors. The mission of GoTeachKY is to…
Kentucky Middle School Teacher of the Year Hallie Booth helps her students learn outside the classroom
Third of three parts By Jacqueline Thompson Kentucky Teacher Kentucky’s 2022 Middle School Teacher of the Year Hallie Booth wanted…
Kentucky Department of Education offering $100 vaccine incentives to all public school employees
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Lawmakers passed a bill banning a statewide mask mandate in schools in favor of leaving…
Elementary School Teacher of the Year Ashley Ritchie realized her passion working at a summer camp
Second of three parts By Shelby Stills Kentucky Teacher 2022 Kentucky Elementary School Teacher of the Year Ashley Ritchie, a…
NKY teachers Ashley Ritchie, Hallie Booth named Elementary, Middle School Teachers of the Year
First of three parts Northern Kentucky teachers Ashley Ritchie of Beechwood Elementary and Hallie Booth of Ballyshannon Middle School have…
Jason Glass: Public school students’ drawings illustrate why teacher diversity matters in Kentucky
About a year ago, someone from the Kentucky Education Association reached out to our office and asked if we would…
Boone’s Christy Pellerin, Newport’s Jennifer Packwood are finalists for Special Ed Teacher of Year
Three Kentucky teachers have been named finalists for the 2021 Special Education Teacher of the Year award. Sponsored by the…