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 discusses recent KDE audit, welcomes new non-voting members
Members of the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) discussed the results of a $1.2 million special examination of the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) conducted by the Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts (APA) during the KBE meeting on Aug. 6-7. The second day of the KBE meeting was held on location at the Paul Sawyier Public Library in Frankfort.
JCPS chief of exceptional child education, Hogsett Primary School’s Bridges Program receive 2025 Grissom Award
Jefferson County’s Kimberly Chevalier and Hogsett Primary School’s Bridges Program were presented with the 2025 Grissom Award for Innovation in Special Education at the Kentucky Board of Education’s (KBE’s) meeting on Aug. 7.
Morgan County High School assistant principal details Family Friendly Schools process
One of the family engagement events at Morgan County High School during the 2024-2025 school year. Photo submitted by Danell McKinney My name is Danell McKinney, and I serve as the assistant principal at Morgan County High School, located in the foothills of Eastern Kentucky. As a lifelong [...]
Kentucky can have innovative assessment and accountability systems that encourage vibrant learning experiences
Kentucky students deserve to have vibrant learning experiences in their schools. When students have vibrant experiences in their classrooms, they have relevant, authentic and joyful opportunities for learning that truly matters to them.
Sending the next generation off to their futures
The end of the school year always seems like it comes up quickly. One moment, you’re welcoming students back from their summer vacations and setting goals for the new year; the next moment, you’re watching your students walk across the graduation stage and celebrating their academic accomplishments.
Asia Institute-Crane House seeking educators for Teach in Asia 2026 program
Asia-Institute-Crane House is offering an opportunity for American teachers to visit Asia to provide critical language practice and cultural exchange for local teachers and students.
New Social Studies Lesson Plans: Latino Contributions to U.S. History
UnidosUS and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History have partnered up to provide 15 full lesson plans on the contributions of Latinos to U.S. history.
