Nominations open for 2027 Kentucky Teacher of the Year
Nominations for the 2027 Kentucky Teacher of the Year awards are open and will close on Jan. 2, 2026.
Celebrating our educators and supporting our students
As a former teacher, I believe there is no higher calling within a profession than to be a teacher. One of the joys I have each year as commissioner of education is to celebrate our best during the Kentucky Teacher of the Year ceremony.
MEDIA ADVISORY: KDE to announce 2026 Kentucky Teacher of the Year during Oct. 7 ceremony
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) will host the 2026 Kentucky Teacher of the Year ceremony. Winners of the elementary, middle and high school teaching divisions, in addition to the overall 2026 Kentucky Teacher of the Year, will be announced during the ceremony.
Nine Kentucky educators named 2026 Teacher Achievement Award winners
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has announced the selection of nine outstanding Kentucky educators as recipients of the 2026 Kentucky Teacher Achievement Awards.
Kentucky Board of Education advances discussion on assessment and accountability framework and EPSB during June meeting
Members of the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) met with members of the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) during the KBE meeting June 4-5.
Kentucky Teacher of the Year encourages educators to share their stories
Jennifer Montgomery, the 2025 Kentucky Teacher of the Year, encouraged members of the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Teachers Advisory Council (TAC) to share their stories during the council’s meeting on March 11.
Kentucky Board of Education honors Career and Technical Education Month during February meeting
Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) members recognized Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month during their meeting on Feb. 5-6.
Nine Kentucky Teacher Achievement Award winners named for 2025
These teachers qualify to compete for the 2025 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Award, which will be announced in September.
Kentucky Board of Education hosts student showcase of defenses of learning
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) and the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) Office of Continuous Improvement and Support hosted a showcase of student defenses of learning during the KBE regular meeting on June 5-6.
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.