Grants available to accelerate literacy of primary students
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) is offering grants of up to $55,000 to support colleges of education in implementing the Kentucky Reading Project for Read to Achieve.
KDE Associate Commissioner Kelly Foster to be presented Bob Harmon Service to Education Award at National ESEA Conference
The National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators (NAESPA) announced Jan. 23 that Kelly Foster, associate commissioner at the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), has been selected to receive the 2023 Bob Harmon Service to Education award.
KDE’s Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council presents recommendations to increase school safety
The Kentucky Department of Education’s Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council presented a report on potential actions to increase school safety during its meeting on Jan. 24.
2022 Kentucky Teacher of the Year: Because I applied…
Almost two years ago, I quietly received an email that I was nominated for the 2022 Kentucky Teacher of the Year. I remember thinking that I would never be picked because I didn’t feel like I had done anything worth celebrating.
Thanking Kentucky’s support staff for their vital role in student success
One of the things I miss most being commissioner of education is the ability to be out in our schools every day. While I love my position and the opportunities it gives me to help shape policies and state priorities, the school building is where the rubber meets the road.
Harlan Middle/High School celebrates Family Friendly Schools award
As a way to strengthen local efforts to connect with families and students, the Harlan Independent School District jumped at the opportunity to participate in the Family Friendly Schools initiative.
Kentucky History Education Conference to bring educators together
The Kentucky Historical Society in Frankfort will bring history teachers from across the Commonwealth together for the Kentucky History Education Conference: Turning Points in History.
KDE Associate Commissioner Kelly Foster to be presented Bob Harmon Service to Education Award at National ESEA Conference
The National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators (NAESPA) announced Jan. 23 that Kelly Foster, associate commissioner at the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), has been selected to receive the 2023 Bob Harmon Service to Education award.