The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) announced nine Kentucky educators as recipients of the 2027 Kentucky Teacher Achievement Awards. These teachers are also nominees for the 2027 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Award, which will be announced in September.
Twelve public high school students have been named as new members of the 2025-2026 Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council, joining nine returning members.
Foust Elementary School (Owensboro Independent) has continued its community initiative, the Homework Diner, aimed at supporting students and families outside the classroom.
Calloway County Middle School and Owensboro High School (Owensboro Independent) emerged victorious in the U.S. Department of Energy's West Kentucky Regional Science Bowl, showcasing their dedication and expertise in science and mathematics.
Wendy Duvall was named the 21st superintendent for Owensboro Independent and officially began her duties on July 1.
KDE defines a student as chronically absent if they have missed more than 10% of the enrolled time in school. This includes both excused and unexcused absences. Chronic absenteeism affects nearly 30% of students across the Commonwealth each year.
Eleven Kentucky public high school students have been named new members to the 2024-2025 Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) announced May 20.
Camp Curiosity is offered to all English language learners in Owensboro in the summer. It has found new light in recent years with the help of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding from the federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act.
The U.S. Senate Youth Program has truly been one of the most, if not the most, amazing experiences of my life. I can already begin to see its effect in propelling me toward my dreams.
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE's) Office of Career and Technical Education (OCTE) has announced the list of 32 schools that will receive mini-grants to help defray expenses as they represent the Commonwealth at the 2022-2023 CTE Showcase at the Capitol on Feb. 21 and the Kentucky School Board Association (KSBA) Annual Conference on Feb. 24.