Kentucky superintendents discuss assessment and accountability following House Bill 257
House Bill (HB) 257, passed during the General Assembly’s 2026 regular session, provides districts the flexibility to work more closely with their communities to establish priorities for their schools and help ensure all students have access to vibrant learning experiences.
KDE’s Thomas Clouse named recipient of the Teresa Perry Compassion Award
Thomas Clouse, an education academic program manager with the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Teaching and Learning, Division of Academic Program Standards, received the 2026 Teresa Perry Compassion Award during the Kentucky Board of Education meeting on June 4.
Tom Shelton named recipient of 2026 David Karem Award for Excellence in Education Policy
Longtime educator and award-winning Superintendent Tom Shelton was posthumously named the recipient of the David Karem Award for Excellence in Education Policy during the Kentucky Board of Education’s (KBE’s) regular meeting on June 4.
Educator Spotlight: Golden Owl Regional Winner Madison Goodlett
Madison Goodlett, an agriculture teacher at Leestown Middle School in Fayette County, is a recipient of a regional Golden Owl Award.
Educator Spotlight: Golden Owl Regional Winner Erin Arnett
Erin Arnett launched the agriculture program at Campbellsville High School (Campbellsville Independent) six years ago to provide students with a hands-on learning experience that will provide opportunities to grow and strengthen the future of the agriculture field.
Educator Spotlight: Golden Owl Regional Winner Melissa Blackburn
For Melissa Blackburn of Lawerence County High School, being named a regional Golden Owl award winner felt like a moment that defined her 23 years in education, filled with early mornings, long days and a deep commitment to her students.
Register now for 2026 Belfer National Conference for Holocaust Education
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum free online conference for educators June 22-24
Speech Professional Education Alliance of Kentucky to host professional development opportunities
The Speech Professional Education Alliance of Kentucky (SPEAK), made up of four speech and debate education groups from around the Commonwealth, hosts an annual day of training, seminars, roundtable discussions and classes for speech and debate teachers and coaches.