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…
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Wayne Lewis: Preparing students for the current and future workforce is the key for education
In the nearly two years that I have had the honor of serving as Kentucky’s Commissioner of Education, I have…
Kentucky Youth Advocates applauds CHFS for leveraging federal funds for school health services
Terry Brooks, executive director of Kentucky Youth Advocates, applauds the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, for leveraging federal funds…
Kentucky Medicaid plan amendment to provide increased access to health services for students
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) has received final approval for a Medicaid state plan amendment that will…
OEA report emphasizes need to reform Kentucky’s career and technical education system
By Mike Marsee Kentucky Teacher A report from the Office of Education Accountability (OEA) underscores the importance of the work…
Wayne Lewis: Explaining how state’s new 5-star accountability system will close achievement gaps
Kentucky’s 5-star school accountability system is scheduled to go live at the end of September, and it will offer parents…
School bus drivers can be “unsung heroes” in K-12: some KY districts struggle to find enough
By Ron Daley Special to the NKyTribune Kentucky K-12 bus drivers face many responsibilities being the first school official to…
Wayne Lewis: As the workplace continues to change, education must evolve to prepare students
One of the best parts of being education commissioner is having the opportunity to travel across Kentucky, talking with and…
Kentucky Department of Education launches ‘Stride, Don’t Slide’ summer reading initiative
Kentucky Teacher Children will be given free books at several lunch programs being held across the state this summer as…
Wayne Lewis: Pursuing traditional, alternative pathways to address serious teacher shortages
The most important school factor in a child’s academic success is having access to high-quality, effective teachers. While we have…
Kentucky to expand school-based healthcare services for children — including mental health
Gov. Matt Bevin announced that the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), in partnership with the Kentucky Department of…
Ed Commissioner Lewis says teachers have right to protest but not to disrupt school districts
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky Education Commissioner Wayne Lewis says teachers have a right to protest, but not to…
Wayne Lewis: The imperative of closing the achievement gap in Kentucky; there is still work to do
Kentucky’s public school system is fundamentally different from the system of the 1980s. Kentucky has been noted for reforms leading…
Kentucky Department of Education completes School Report Card Suite with launch of website
Kentucky Teacher staff report The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), in partnership with BrightBytes, launched the Kentucky School Report Card…
Teaching financial literacy in Kentucky high schools — aimed at helping kids manage their money
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Teaching Kentucky high school students about financial literacy was the topic of a press conference…
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…
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…
Wayne Lewis: KDE increasing opportunities for student success in college, career and life
One of my top priorities here at the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is to increase the number and percentage…
Wayne Lewis: The Kentucky high school diploma has to mean more; still much work to be done
Change is scary. I understand that. Yet we have reached the point in Kentucky’s history when change to our minimum…
ACT’s College Readiness Benchmarks rise slightly for students in Kentucky’s public schools
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The percentage of Kentucky public high school graduates meeting the state’s college readiness benchmarks on…
State Board of Education approves change in minimum high school graduation requirements
The Kentucky Board of Education unanimously approved a proposal that will change minimum high school graduation requirements for students who…
State Board of Education votes unanimously to name Wayne Lewis permanent Education Commissioner
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday to name Interim Education Commissioner Wayne Lewis…
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