Kentucky celebrates 103 new National Board Certified Teachers during pinning ceremony
Kentucky recognized 103 teachers newly certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) during a Feb. 8 ceremony.
Kentucky Board of Education discusses early literacy, National Board pilot program
Members of the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) heard an update on early literacy instruction in educator preparation programs from Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) staff during their Oct. 10-11 meeting. Senate Bill 9 (2022), also known as the Read to Succeed Act, spurred several changes with early literacy instruction. On the teacher preparation side, the legislation focused on areas of phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension.
Kentucky celebrates 104 new National Board Certified Teachers during virtual ceremony
Kentucky recognized 104 teachers newly certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) during a Feb. 9 virtual ceremony.
Kentucky superintendents encouraged to help spread the word about United We Learn vision
As the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) continues to build on its new vision for education in the Commonwealth called United We Learn, leadership from the department encouraged district leaders to share the news of the new Kentucky United We Learn Council.
KDE’s Teachers Advisory Council learns about ongoing educator recruitment and retention efforts
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Commissioner’s Teachers Advisory Council (TAC) heard about ongoing educator recruitment and retention efforts during its Sept. 13 meeting.
17-year educator inspires others to pursue National Board certification
Noraa Ransey, a NBCT teacher at North Calloway Elementary School (Calloway County) was awarded the KY NBCT Champion Award during a virtual ceremony on Feb. 10.
Kentucky National Board Network recognized for excellence in advocacy and teacher leadership
On Jan. 28, the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) recognized 21 National Board Networks that model excellence in support of the National Board’s mission.
KBE approves 2022-2024 biennial budget request, sets annual goals
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) approved the 2022-2024 biennial budget requests put forward by the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) during its regular meeting on Oct. 5.
National Board offering webinar series
The National Board Professional Teacher Standards’ is offering a webinar series designed for all educators, regardless of whether they have or are pursuing National Board certification.
Kentucky celebrates 82 new National Board Certified Teachers during virtual ceremony
Kentucky recognized 82 teachers newly certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards during a Feb. 11 virtual ceremony. Another group of NBCTs is expected to be announced in late February, adding to Kentucky’s total.