KDE hires Kristie Mattingly to be new academic program consultant for secondary mathematics
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Teaching and Learning has named Kristie Mattingly as the new academic program consultant for secondary mathematics.
KDE releases 2025-2026 assessment and accountability data
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) publicly released assessment and accountability data for the 2025-2026 school year on Oct. 15, as required by state statute and the federal Every Student Succeeds Act.
KDE accepting nominations for 2026 Kevin M. Noland-Mary Ann Miller Award
The award recognizes a KDE employee for significant service to Kentucky’s public schools and for providing inspiration for education.
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.
KDE Research Blog on Chronic Absenteeism: Beyond the Notice – Finding the Missing Piece Through Family and Community Partnerships
This post addresses the limitations of automated absence notices and explores how schools can move from mere family involvement to authentic family engagement.
KDE Research Blog on Chronic Absenteeism: Reading Between the Lines – From Surface Level Data to Deep Insights
By examining health-related challenges, social barriers, and household logistics — from mental health and housing instability to transportation gaps — this post highlights how districts can use student well-being data and class-level attendance patterns to address root causes, remove systemic hurdles, and better support families.
New book, ‘John Bradford’s Slingshot’: A fictional Civil War story set at historic Kentucky landmark launches for middle school readers
All proceeds from sales of the book go to support Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, Kentucky’s largest National Historic Landmark.
Professional learning experience for Holocaust history education available
Join the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center for the Roma & Sam Kaltman Teacher Fellowship, an immersive professional learning experience designed to strengthen Holocaust education in today's classrooms.