Education Commissioner Kevin Brown: Letter to Kentucky Public School families on school reopening
Dear Kentucky Public School Families: As discussions continue about reopening schools in the fall, I am sharing with you Kentucky’s Healthy…
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Search for new head of Kentucky Department of Education now narrowed to four candidates
By Jacob Perkins Kentucky Department of Education At its June 25 meeting, the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) reviewed reference…
Healthy@school guidance issued for upcoming school year — and, yes, students should wear masks
The Kentucky Department for Public Health, in collaboration with the Kentucky Department of Education, issued the highly anticipated guidance for…
Discussion continues on shape of school in the fall; legislators hear from educators about challenges
By Sky Carroll Kentucky Department of Education At its recent meeting, the Kentucky General Assembly’s Interim Joint Committee on Education heard concerns…
KDE releases initial guidance on how to restart schools for 2020-21 year amid pandemic
The Kentucky Department of Education has released a new guidance document about questions schools and districts should consider when they…
An open letter to Kentucky Public School Families from Education Commissioner Kevin Brown
Dear Kentucky Public School Families, In Kentucky, when someone asks you, “How are you doing?” saying, “I’m fine” is almost…
Kevin Brown: An update for Kentucky families about the coronavirus crisis and our schools
It has been just over a month since Kentucky’s first case of COVID-19 was confirmed, and it has been the…
Hebron’s Ben Brandstetter named chair of Council on Postsecondary Education; Kim Halbauer vice chair
Ben Brandstetter, of Hebron, is the new chair of the Council on Postsecondary Education, and Kimberley Halbauer, of Fort Thomas,…
Education Commissioner Lewis resigns as new board meets; interim commissioner appointed
During a special Dec. 12 meeting at which newly appointed members were sworn into office, the Kentucky Board of Education…