Finalists named for 2026 Kentucky Special Education Teacher of the Year
These three outstanding special education teachers will be recognized during the KYCEC Conference on Nov.23, 2026, in Louisville. During the conference, one of the three finalists will be named the 2026 Kentucky Special Education Teacher of the Year.
Kentucky superintendents learn more about new School of Innovation pilot project during webcast
Senate Bill 263 (2026) amended KRS 160.125 to create the school of innovation pilot project, which runs until June 30, 2028. For the 2027-2028 school year, two Kentucky schools may each receive up to $2.5 million through the school of innovation pilot project.
KDE’s Teachers Advisory Council hears about new, Kentucky-specific social studies curriculum under development
Members of the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Teachers Advisory Council heard about a new K-8 social studies curriculum being developed by the agency in partnership with the Core Knowledge Foundation at their meeting on Sept. 9.
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.
KDE Research Blog on Chronic Absenteeism: Expanding State-Level Support: Attendance Recovery in Kentucky
The second post explores how the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is moving beyond traditional data tracking and punitive measures toward proactive, community-centered solutions.
Shining a spotlight on some of the best educators in Kentucky
With the 2027 Kentucky Teacher of the Year ceremony on Sept. 9, now is a perfect time to highlight just how special the educators in Kentucky are to the communities they call home.
Free professional learning resource available to help with OpenSciEd
Starting Strong is a self-guided professional learning experience designed especially for teachers who are beginning OpenSciEd without having had an opportunity to participate in professional learning beforehand.
Franklin County High School cooks up win in School Garden Challenge
Franklin County High School cooked up a winner at the Kentucky State Fair. Its squash soup, made with ingredients grown largely in the school garden, earned the top spot among eight teams in the second annual School Garden Challenge.