KDE celebrates NISL graduates and invites new applicants
A total of 70 outstanding Kentucky educators who successfully completed the nationally recognized National Institute for School and System Leadership (NISL) program during the 2025-2026 school year.
Kentucky ranks among nation’s best for student recovery: 5th in reading, 8th in mathematics
Kentucky ranks among the nation’s best in terms of academic recovery in reading and mathematics, according to the 2026 Education Scorecard.
Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council discusses Individual Learning Plan project, vibrant learning
Members of the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council presented their final project, an introduction video for a campaign promoting Individual Learning Plans, during their meeting on April 28.
Reimagined assessment and accountability is here
For years, Kentucky’s students, parents, community members, legislators and education leaders have been working hard to find ways to make assessment and accountability more meaningful and useful to the learners in our Commonwealth.
Family Friendly Schools: Brenda Cowan – Legacy of Service
Named after the first Black female firefighter in Lexington who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, Brenda Cowan Elementary was founded on the principles of service and community.
Frankfort High School principal reflects on Family Friendly Schools Certification
As a school located in the heart of the community, family involvement and partnership have long been important to our culture and identity.
Summer Educator Programs from the Case Method Institute
The Case Method Institute (CMI) is offering two options this summer for educator professional development.
Nominations open for School Garden Squash Challenge
The competition is open to K-12 schools in Kentucky with an active garden. Students create an original squash-based recipe using school garden-grown ingredients.