SPARK grants expand postsecondary transition opportunities for Kentucky students with disabilities
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has awarded KY Transition 360 SPARK: Supporting Postsecondary Achievement and Resources for Kentucky Students with Disabilities (SPARK) grants to 20 public school districts across the Commonwealth. Each district will receive $75,000 to strengthen transition programming and improve post-school outcomes for students with disabilities.
Kentucky United We Learn Council discusses high school transformation, council’s next steps during convening
The Kentucky United We Learn Council met to discuss progress made with assessment and accountability reform and efforts to reimagine the high school experience in Kentucky during its meeting on Jan. 23.
Local Superintendents Advisory Council discusses educator certification, recommends approval of other items during meeting
Members of the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Local Superintendents Advisory Council (LSAC) discussed potential ways to change how teacher certification works in the Commonwealth during the LSAC meeting on Jan. 27.
Why I got into education
As the new commissioner of education, I look forward to working with stakeholders across Kentucky to make sure we provide the most vibrant experiences we can for our children.
Building Community Through Creativity: Whitesville Elementary’s Family Painting Night
Whitesville Elementary School (Daviess County) is not just a place of learning; it’s a place of community and family.
Alissa Riley: Experience with KBE changed me “for good”
For the last year, I have been changed by the individuals that sit in the seats around me.
New Social Studies Lesson Plans: Latino Contributions to U.S. History
UnidosUS and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History have partnered up to provide 15 full lesson plans on the contributions of Latinos to U.S. history.
Bringing AI to Life: The Mobile AI Lab Adventure for Schools
The Kentucky Educational Development Corporation (KEDC) is thrilled to unveil our Mobile AI Lab, a dynamic, state-of-the-art initiative that brings artificial intelligence directly to students in school districts throughout the academic year.