Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council discusses chronic absenteeism across the state
Members of the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council discussed chronic absenteeism in a virtual meeting on March 26.
Local Superintendents Advisory Council discusses new bus purchase regulations
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Local Superintendents Advisory Council (LSAC) approved proposed bus specifications for new bus purchases during the council’s meeting on March 26.
Kentucky Board of Education names Dr. Robbie Fletcher as the next commissioner of education
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) selected Robbie Fletcher, the superintendent of Lawrence County Schools, as Kentucky’s next commissioner of education.
STLP competition to bring students together to find modern technology solutions
One of the most exciting events the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) puts on every year is the Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP) State Championship, where thousands of students from across the Commonwealth will convene in Lexington to compete against each other in an effort to use modern technology to solve issues in today’s society.
The Imperfect Classroom: The Biggest Fan
If you’ve ever been to an event where Newport High School (Newport Independent) is involved, you’ve likely seen or heard Nate Green.
Educator Spotlight: Sara Heather Peyton
Sara Heather Peyton, a history teacher at Rowan County High School and a 2024 Kentucky Teacher Achievement Award winner, has spent 13 years in the classroom. She started her career at Leestown Middle (Fayette County) in 1998, but after three years teaching, she spent the next decade at home with her family.
Kentucky Writing Project hosts Summer Writing Institutes
The Kentucky Writing Project will be leading Summer Writing Institutes in Ashland on June 10-14 and in Lexington on June 17-21.
Social studies essay contest open for high school juniors and seniors
National Council for the Social Studies is holding the 1787 Prize essay contest in observance of Constitution Day.