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) help to ensure that children continue to receive nutritious meals to bridge the nutrition gap during these months.
The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) represents the highest honor bestowed by the United States government for K-12 science, technology, engineering and mathematics teaching.
Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) members recognized Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month during their meeting on Feb. 5-6.
Kentucky has the ninth-largest class of new National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) in the country, bringing the total number of NBCTs in the state to 4,485. This year, 170 Kentucky educators opted to renew their certification as well.
Rowan County Schools was named the winner of the Kentucky Board of Education’s (KBE’s) 2024 Kevin C. Brown Strategic Priority Award at its Feb. 6 regular meeting.
Join Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher and the Kentucky United We Learn Council for community conversations to shape the future of education in the Commonwealth, including a review of the proposed assessment and accountability system framework. Attendees also will see what innovative things are happening in surrounding districts to provide Kentucky's students with vibrant learning experiences.
In a bipartisan announcement, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell and Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher announced that March 17-21, 2025, will be the first statewide Agriculture Education Week in Kentucky. Gov. Andy Beshear will sign a proclamation that week to officially mark this historic event.
The Lieutenant Governor will join the leaders of the Department of Agriculture and Department of Education to make a special announcement that will strengthen two of Kentucky's most vital sectors
Kentuckians now have a one-stop-shop for finding answers on career and education questions. During a “virtual ribbon-cutting” ceremony at the Capitol Rotunda on Feb. 4, leaders from the Commonwealth Education Continuum launched the website, Futuriti.org. This new platform aims to help Kentuckians “find their future” by providing state-specific data about the numerous career paths and education options available to them.
Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher and representatives of the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) are gathering input from education stakeholders across the Commonwealth during a series of town halls dedicated to assessment and accountability.
