KDE seeking applications for visual and performing arts standards committees
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is seeking arts teachers of all grade levels to apply to participate in the visual and performing arts standards revision work.
Kentucky National Board Network recognized for excellence in advocacy and teacher leadership
On Jan. 28, the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) recognized 21 National Board Networks that model excellence in support of the National Board’s mission.
Application process underway for $30 million made available to tornado-impacted school districts
With House Bill (HB) 5 appropriating $30 million for school districts affected by December’s tornado outbreak, leadership from the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) met with superintendents on Feb. 1 to discuss the process to request funds and disbursement.
Local Superintendents Advisory Council approves amendments to ATC compensation plan
The Kentucky Department of Education’s Local Superintendents Advisory Council (LSAC) approved amendments to draft regulations for state-operated area technology centers’ (ATCs’) certified and equivalent staff compensation plan at its Feb. 1 meeting.
State leaders back multi-agency priorities to strengthen education to workforce pipeline
State leaders gathered in Frankfort today to discuss their full support of the work of the Commonwealth Education Continuum, a multi-agency effort launched last year to improve Kentucky’s education to workforce pipeline.
Kentucky Coalition for Advancing Education, L3s discuss their communities’ top education priorities
Several common themes and patterns about what changes need to be made in Kentucky’s public education system emerged during the most recent meeting of the Kentucky Coalition for Advancing Education (KCAE). Many coalition members agreed that more Kentucky students will thrive if state assessments look at more than a simple snapshot of a child.
Kentucky Preschool Coordinator Advisory Group hears about partnership grant
The Preschool Coordinator Advisory Group heard from Sarah Vanover, director of the Division of Child Care (DCC) in the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, about the Kentucky Preschool Partnership Grant at its Jan. 27 meeting.
Kentucky Senate, House honor school personnel for selfless acts after tornadoes
The selfless acts of kindness displayed by school personnel after the historic 265.7-mile tornado on Dec. 10 and 11 were recognized Jan. 27 by the Kentucky General Assembly.
SREB, KDE to use new federal grant to assist career and technical education leaders
The Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) and the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) will use a $2 million, four-year federal grant to assist leaders of high school career and technical education (CTE) centers across Kentucky.
KDE’s 2022 Summer Food Service Program to provide training to potential sponsors, other interested organizations
Many Kentucky families depend on free or reduced-price meals during the school year. When school is out for the summer, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) helps to ensure that children continue to receive nutritious meals to bridge the nutrition gap during these months.