Kentucky Board of Education discusses next steps with assessment and accountability
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) discussed the latest developments in the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) and the Kentucky United We Learn Council's efforts to revamp the Commonwealth’s assessment and accountability systems during its meeting Dec. 4-5.
KDE’s Amy Patterson named 2024 Kevin M. Noland/Mary Ann Miller Award winner
Amy Patterson, a systems consultant/data manager in the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Special Education and Early Learning (OSEEL), was named the recipient of the 2024 Kevin M. Noland-Mary Ann Miller Award at the Dec. 5 Kentucky Board of Education meeting.
Kentucky Department of Education partners with U.S. Army to start statewide JROTC program
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has partnered with the U.S. Army Cadet Command to start a pilot program for a statewide Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) office.
Prioritizing students and educators as we look ahead to the new year
The holidays are always a time to be thankful for what you have and to cherish the moments you have with loved ones, but it’s also a time to rest and reset for the new year.
Digging deeper into the educator workforce shortage
When it comes to addressing the needs of our communities, getting the best data possible about those needs is critical.
Dealing with crisis
The start of the school year is always an exciting time, but sometimes our communities face challenges that can overshadow the amazing things happening in our classrooms and weigh on us as people. I know there have been some very difficult moments for some districts, students, families and communities, not just in Kentucky, but across the nation.
KY Transition 360 For Educators program is now accepting applications
KY Transition 360 For Educators aims to enhance the quality of transition programming in Kentucky’s schools, focusing on key areas that support students with disabilities.
Kentucky students encouraged to apply for engineering writing contest
The National Academy of Engineering is accepting applications for the 2025 EngineerGirl Writing Contest.