KBE approves exit of Breathitt County Schools from state assistance; no districts are in state assistance now
After more than 10 years, Breathitt County Schools will no longer be under any form of state management or assistance.
Kentucky Commissioner Jason E. Glass’ presentation to the House Education Committee on the educator workforce
The following is the testimony Kentucky Education Commissioner Jason E. Glass gave to the Kentucky House Education Committee on Feb. 7 about the educator workforce.
Two Kentucky schools named 2022 National ESEA Distinguished Schools
The National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators (NAESPA) named two Kentucky schools as National ESEA Distinguished Schools during its national conference on Feb. 1-4. The two are among 55 schools nationwide to receive the honor.
2023 Kentucky Teacher of the Year to Fellow Teachers: Be you and be real, because you matter
Rewind to March 2022. Just like every other teacher I know, I quickly scanned the 20,000 emails in my school inbox (if yours is less than that, share your secret) during my lunch period and skipped right over an email from “Kentucky Teacher of the Year.” Let’s face it – why would they be emailing me?
Pay, support and respect critical to tackling teacher shortages
Emerging from the pandemic, we’ve all heard increasing concerns about the current state of the teaching profession, both here in Kentucky and nationally. As districts struggle with filling positions both in the classroom and in support roles, we are seeing some noticeable strains in the educator workforce.
2022 Kentucky Teacher of the Year: Because I applied…
Almost two years ago, I quietly received an email that I was nominated for the 2022 Kentucky Teacher of the Year. I remember thinking that I would never be picked because I didn’t feel like I had done anything worth celebrating.
University of Kentucky to host ‘E-Day’ engineering event
The University of Kentucky’s (UK) College of Engineering plans to celebrate science, technology, engineering and math during its E-Day event.
KBE seeking applicants for KHSAA Board of Control at-large position
The Kentucky Board of Education is seeking a woman to serve on the Kentucky High School Athletic Association’s Board of Control to fill an at-large position that will become vacant on June 30.