Nominations sought for Kentucky School for the Deaf Advisory Board
The Kentucky School for the Deaf (KSD) is seeking nominations to become a member of the KSD Advisory Board from a member of the Kentucky Association of the Deaf.
KDE seeking new members for its Teachers Advisory Council
The Kentucky Department of Education is seeking new members for its Teachers Advisory Council (TAC). The council is designed to improve the educational landscape of Kentucky by providing the commissioner of education with direct input from Kentucky’s classrooms.
Kelland Garland selected as new Kentucky School for the Blind assistant principal
Kelland Garland, an educator with 25 years of experience, is the new assistant principal at the Kentucky School for the Blind (KSB).
Signs of progress and optimism for the road ahead
Each year, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) releases assessment and accountability results for students, schools and districts across the Commonwealth. They serve as a reminder of where we are with our collective efforts to improve the education Kentucky’s children receive in the classroom.
Educator Spotlight: Kim Yates
Pineville Middle School Teacher Kim Yates, who recently won a Kentucky Teacher Achievement Award, is dedicated to helping students learn how English language arts apply to their lives.
Educator Spotlight: Michele Bradley
For more than two decades, Michele Bradley has been a familiar and inspiring educator within Bath County Schools. Now in her 26th year of teaching – with 24 of those years spent in the Bath County school district – Bradley has worked to become known in her school community as a dedicated educator, mentor and role model for her students and fellow colleagues.
Kentucky students encouraged to apply for 2026 Kentucky Ag Athletes of the Year
Kentucky student-athletes who are involved in agriculture are invited to apply for one of six scholarships and recognition as a 2026 Kentucky Ag Athlete of the Year.
Applications open for Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy and Appalachian STEM Academy
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has recently opened applications for the Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy and the Appalachian STEM Academy at Oak Ridge.


