KDE asks Principal Advisory Council for feedback on first Impact Kentucky survey
The next Impact Kentucky survey of educators will be given this fall, but first education officials want feedback on the survey given during the 2019-2020 school year.
New website helps students research college majors and salaries
Students have a new interactive tool to research degree programs at Kentucky’s public colleges and universities, allowing them to compare tuition, student debt and salaries for hundreds of occupations before choosing a major.
Felicia Cumings Smith elected vice chair of the Southern Regional Education Board
Felicia Cumings Smith of Kentucky was elected the vice chair of the Southern Regional Education Board on June 11 in a virtual meeting of the board’s Executive Committee.
Kentucky Department of Education equity work discussed by Teachers Advisory Council
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is “unashamed” and moving forward with its equity work, Education Commissioner Jason E. Glass told the department’s Teachers Advisory Council (TAC) during its June 17 virtual meeting.
KDE to provide meals through Summer Food Service Program
From June to August, the Summer Food Service Program, federally funded and administered by the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), will provide meals at no cost to children age 18 and under who are from low-income families.
School Funding Task Force hears overview of SEEK funding formula
Officials from the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE) Office of Finance and Operations met with the Legislative Research Commission’s (LRC) School Funding Task Force during its first meeting on June 14.
KDE rescinds Healthy at School guidance as governor lifts COVID-19 restrictions
Pursuant to Gov. Andy Beshear's Executive Order 2021-386 (EO 2021-386), the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) on June 11 rescinded its flagship COVID-19 guidance document, “Guidance and Safety Expectations and Best Practices for Kentucky Schools (K-12),” commonly known as Healthy at School.
14 Kentucky teachers selected to serve on KDE’s Teachers Advisory Council
Fourteen Kentucky public school educators have been named to the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE) Teachers Advisory Council (TAC), Education Commissioner Jason E. Glass announced June 10.
Kentucky school counselors hear need for direct connection with students this fall
Students returning to in-person classes this fall may need help adjusting, school counselors were told during the June 9 meeting of the School Counselor Advisory Council (SCAC).
Kentucky parents work to revise ‘The Missing Piece of the Proficiency Puzzle’
At its June 9 virtual meeting, the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Commissioner’s Parents Advisory Council (PAC) provided feedback on proposed updates to “The Kentucky Family and School Partnership Guide,” previously known as “The Missing Piece of the Proficiency Puzzle,” a document designed to support schools and districts with implementing best practices for parent engagement.