Five educators named to KDE’s Teachers Advisory Council
Five new Kentucky public school educators have been named to the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Teachers Advisory Council (TAC) to serve a term from March 2026 to March 2029.
Kentucky High School Transformation Work Group hears about impact of personalized learning from students
The Feb. 26 meeting discussion tied in with the work group’s primary objectives: identify potential barriers in the way of high school transformation, seek out best practices to promote and craft potential policy proposals for lawmakers to consider.
KBE discusses science standards, assessments and student performance during March virtual meeting
Members of the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) discussed science education in Kentucky, including a closer look at the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science, how Kentucky’s assessment and accountability systems measure science proficiency, and student performance, during the virtual KBE meeting on March 4.
Learning That Matters
Jessica Talley, an English language arts teacher at Mt. Washington Middle School in Bullitt County, writes about vibrant learning experiences.
Yates Elementary earns Gold Family Friendly School Certificate
At Yates Elementary (Fayette County), we believe that strong family and community partnerships are essential to student success.
Kentucky’s educators and staff are among the best in the country
Anyone who has spent time in a Kentucky classroom knows how dedicated our teachers are and how committed they are to the success of their students.
U.S. Court of Appeals seeks applicants for civics essay contest
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has officially opened the 2026 Sixth Circuit Civics Contest, inviting high school students (grades 9-12) from Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Tennessee to participate.
KDE to host Impact Kentucky informational webinars
Impact Kentucky results provide powerful insight into staff experiences, organizational conditions, and opportunities for growth.