Advanced learning at the water’s edge
A Jefferson County teacher gives her students a close look at the results of human interactions with ecosystems in an advanced ecology class that places an emphasis on field study.
From Katrina to the commissioner’s office
Wayne Lewis talks about some of the things that sparked his interest in education and educational leadership during his childhood and young adulthood and the path that led him to become Kentucky’s commissioner of education.
Paving the path to financial literacy
The Kentucky Department of Education is developing standards to be used in a new graduation requirement for financial literacy.
Students explore future jobs at Career Expo in Lexington
For my first photo blog at the Kentucky Department of Education, I recently went to the 2nd annual Academies of Lexington Career Expo over in Fayette County.
‘A really exciting time’ to be in CTE
David Horseman, the new associate commissioner of KDE’s Office of Career and Technical Education, said changes will continue to come to career and technical education.
Legislative agenda prioritizes student success and parent empowerment
At its Dec. 5 meeting, the Kentucky Board of Education voted to approve a list of legislative priorities for the 2019 session of the General Assembly that places student success and preparedness and family empowerment at the center of our legislative efforts during the upcoming session.
Increasing opportunities for student success in college, career and life
One of my top priorities here at the Kentucky Department of Education is to increase the number and percentage of high school students successfully completing early postsecondary opportunities, such as dual credit, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and Cambridge Advanced International.
The Kentucky high school diploma has to mean more
We have reached the point in Kentucky’s history when change to our minimum standards for high school graduation is necessary to ensure that our children are well-prepared for postsecondary education and the workforce.
Time to break down educational barriers in Kentucky’s rural schools
Almost half of Kentucky’s population lives in rural areas. That means a significant portion of Kentucky’s students are being educated in rural school districts. Our rural schools face unique challenges compared to our suburban and urban schools.
KY SENT: Support for new teachers
Marion County's Dana Lee Thomas explains how a new program set up by a group of Hope Street Fellows is designed to provide the support new teachers need.
Essential questions to enhance student engagement
While lesson planning, classroom management and mastery of content are significant at every level, I think most teachers would agree that student engagement is the key ingredient to the perfect school day.
KDE launches School Report Card website
The Kentucky Department of Education, in partnership with BrightBytes, launched the Kentucky School Report Card on Jan. 18, the fourth component in its School Report Card Suite
Nominations open for 2020 Kentucky Teacher Awards
The Kentucky Department of Education and Valvoline Inc., sponsors of the Kentucky Teacher Awards, have opened nominations for the 2020 Kentucky Teacher Awards.
KDE moving toward update of performance standards for principals
The Commissioner’s Principal Advisory Council has recommended adoption of the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders for evaluation of effective principals.
Lewis begins series of monthly school visits and stakeholder discussions
On Thursday, Jan. 17, Kentucky Education Commissioner Wayne Lewis will begin a monthly series of visits to Kentucky area technology centers , high, middle and elementary schools across the state.
Commissioner Lewis announces Student Ambassador Initiative
In a news conference on Jan. 13, Kentucky Education Commissioner Wayne Lewis issued a call to action to student-based organizations across the Commonwealth, asking them to participate in a new initiative aimed at promoting the importance of education.
High school essay contest centers on diplomacy, peace-building
The American Foreign Service Association National High School Essay Contest offers students in grades 9-12 the opportunity to write about diplomacy and peace-building.
Shelby schools hosting professional learning event
Shelby County schools will host the Shelby County Share Fair professional learning program Feb. 20 at the Blair Center at Southside Elementary School in Shelbyville.
KDE offering trainings on behavioral threat assessments, emergency events
The Kentucky Department of Education and the Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center is offering two free trainings on behavioral threat assessments and emergency events Jan. 31-Feb. 1 at Hampton Inn and Suites in Murray.
International Dyslexia Association to hold regional conference in Louisville
The Kentucky Branch of the International Dyslexia Association will host the IDA Southern Regional Conference March 22-23 at the Louisville Marriott Downtown.
Fayette teacher selected for ag teachers’ professional learning program
Daniel Bustle, an agriculture teacher at Locust Trace AgriScience Center (Fayette County), is among 21 individuals nationwide selected to participate in the 2018-2019 XLR8 Institute – a professional learning program that began at the National Association of Agricultural Educators annual convention in San Antonio.
