KDE releases 2020-2021 School Report Card Data
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) released annual School Report Card data on Sept. 29, as required by statute and under the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
SCAAC discusses spring 2021 Kentucky Summative Assessment, upcoming School Report Card release
In preparation for the upcoming School Report Card data release, KDE officials met with the School Curriculum Assessment and Accountability Council to discuss the spring 2021 Kentucky Summative Assessment.
KDE releases assessment and accountability FAQ guidance
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Assessment and Accountability (OAA), in conjunction with the Office of Career and Technical Education (OCTE), released a new frequently asked questions (FAQ) guidance document on March 29.
Commissioner Glass meets with Kentucky teachers to solicit feedback on returning to in-person instruction
The Kentucky Department of Education’s Teachers Advisory Council provided feedback to Education Commissioner Jason E. Glass on a potential return to in-person instruction in January during its Dec. 10 virtual meeting.
KDE’s Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council discusses return date for in-person classes
Opinions are mixed among members of the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council (SAC) on whether Kentucky schools should be allowed to resume in-person classes in January, and on who should make that decision.
After-school instruction benefits Laurel Blue Ribbon school
Wyan-Pine Grove Elementary School, a 2018 National Blue Ribbon School in Laurel County, provides after-school instruction that helps both struggling and high-performing students.
Feedback sought on assessment blueprints for reading/writing, math and social studies
The Kentucky Department of Education is seeking feedback on draft assessment blueprints for reading/writing, mathematics and social studies.
KDE working on new tests, classes and standards revision
It was a busy summer for social studies staff at the Kentucky Department of Education, with civics symposiums and planning for new classes, a new civics test and new standards.
Public education sees significant changes during 2017 Regular Session
Local school boards and districts will be implementing lots of new provisions through the coming months with the significant changes made to public education during the 2017 Regular Session.
Middle school math teachers sought for assessments
The faculty and staff in the Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Teacher Development in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Louisville have developed a set of assessments to measure middle school teachers’ knowledge for teaching mathematics. They are looking for need middle school mathematics teachers to complete preliminary assessments to validate individual assessment [...]