Harlan Independent’s Tyler Saylor surprised with $25,000 Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award
Tyler Saylor, an English teacher at Harlan High School (Harlan Independent), was honored with the Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award during a surprise ceremony at the school on Oct. 28.
Kentucky School for the Blind greenhouse expands hands-on learning and career exploration
Students at the Kentucky School for the Blind (KSB) are putting science into practice in a new greenhouse designed to support accessible, hands-on learning, independence and career exploration.
Proactive Postsecondary Admissions Program Opt-In Forms Are Now Available in Infinite Campus
Every year, qualified Kentucky students miss out on college — not because they can't get in, but because they never apply. Some don't realize they already meet admission requirements. Some assume college isn't an option for them. Others simply run out of time or support to navigate the process.
KDE Blog Series on Teacher Well-Being in Kentucky: Why Teacher Well-Being is Critical for Student Success
Teachers shape far more than academic achievement. They help students feel known and connected, develop skills that last and prepare for life beyond the classroom.
KDE Research Blog: Teacher Well-Being in Kentucky and the Hidden Burden of Teacher Workload
This series examines teacher well-being in Kentucky, with a focus on the factors shaping educator retention and attrition across the Commonwealth.
Priorities remain true to the United We Learn vision
At the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), we have made our priorities clear over the past several years with the United We Learn vision for public education: creating vibrant learning experiences for students, encouraging innovation in our schools, and collaborating with our communities.
Kentucky 4th Grade Artists Sought for Kentucky Flood Risk Messaging Poster Contest
Calling all Kentucky 4th-grade artists! Help spread the word about flood safety through art! The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District “Turn Around, Don’t Drown” Poster Contest invites 4th-grade students to put their creativity to work by creating a poster that raises awareness about flood safety and helps protect their communities. […]
School requirements to observe Veterans Day on Nov. 11
To develop a Veterans Day program, Kentucky public schools are encouraged to seek advice from the Kentucky Department of Veterans' Affairs and veterans' service organizations, including but not limited to the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.