Kentucky Board of Education kicks off new series of virtual meetings with discussion on budgeting, financial reporting
Members of the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) began a new series of virtual meetings with a discussion on school district funding, financial reporting and the KBE’s role over budgets and contracts.
KDE’s State Advisory Panel for Exceptional Children welcomes new members and leadership
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) recently welcomed new members and leadership for the State Advisory Panel for Exceptional Children (SAPEC).
New Data: Nearly 11 million free meals served to Kentucky kids during summer 2025
No Kid Hungry Kentucky, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) and Feeding Kentucky have unveiled new data showing that – for the first time in history – free summer meals for kids were available in all 120 counties of the state. Between May and August 2025, almost 11 million free summer meals were served to Kentucky’s children at meal sites throughout the Commonwealth – up from 8.1 million in summer 2024 and 5.3 million in summer 2023.
Feeling thankful for Kentucky’s educators and support staff as we ring in the new year
Perhaps the most joyful part of the role of education commissioner is the ability to show thanks to so many people who are involved in educating and supporting our children across the Commonwealth.
Signs of progress and optimism for the road ahead
Each year, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) releases assessment and accountability results for students, schools and districts across the Commonwealth. They serve as a reminder of where we are with our collective efforts to improve the education Kentucky’s children receive in the classroom.
Educator Spotlight: Kim Yates
Pineville Middle School Teacher Kim Yates, who recently won a Kentucky Teacher Achievement Award, is dedicated to helping students learn how English language arts apply to their lives.
U.S. Department of Education launches Presidential 1776 Award
The U.S. Department of Education has launched the Presidential 1776 Award, a nationwide competition recognizing exceptional student knowledge of America's founding.
Applications open for National STEM Scholar Program
The National STEM Scholar Program works to inspire the creativity and passion of middle school science teachers, 10 of whom will be selected for this prestigious program. The next set of scholars will be hosted by The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science and The Center for Gifted Studies from May 24- 30 at Western Kentucky University (WKU) in Bowling Green.