KBE accepting nominations for 2026 Kelly Award for Business and Education Partnership
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) is accepting nominations for the Kelly Award for Business and Education Partnership.
Kentucky superintendents discuss assessment and accountability following House Bill 257
House Bill (HB) 257, passed during the General Assembly’s 2026 regular session, provides districts the flexibility to work more closely with their communities to establish priorities for their schools and help ensure all students have access to vibrant learning experiences.
KDE’s Thomas Clouse named recipient of the Teresa Perry Compassion Award
Thomas Clouse, an education academic program manager with the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Teaching and Learning, Division of Academic Program Standards, received the 2026 Teresa Perry Compassion Award during the Kentucky Board of Education meeting on June 4.
Next steps with reimagined assessment and accountability
Kentucky’s assessment program and accountability system are about to go through some important changes as a result of House Bill 257, legislation that encourages districts to work more closely with their communities to establish priorities for their schools and help ensure all students have access to vibrant learning experiences.
Educator Spotlight: Golden Owl Regional Winner Benjamin Prevette
In his 11th year at Hopkins County Central, Benjamin Prevette is being honored for his work in agricultural education.
Educator Spotlight: Golden Owl Regional Winner Madison Goodlett
Madison Goodlett, an agriculture teacher at Leestown Middle School in Fayette County, is a recipient of a regional Golden Owl Award.
Innovative Teacher Fellowship Applications Now Open
The Kentucky Department of Education’s Division of Innovation is excited to release the 2026-2027 application for the fifth cohort of Innovative Teacher Fellows!
Register now for 2026 Belfer National Conference for Holocaust Education
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum free online conference for educators June 22-24