Commissioner’s Principal Advisory Council learns about new Kentucky Leadership Development Program
Members of the Commissioner’s Principal Advisory Council heard about the new Kentucky Leadership Development Program during their meeting on Sept. 17.
Kentucky schools and districts recognized for best practices at the 2026 Kentucky Continuous Improvement Summit
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) presented 13 awards for best practices during the 2026 Kentucky Continuous Improvement Summit at the Central Bank Center in Lexington on Sept. 21-22.
Feedback sought and applications open for Kentucky world language standards review
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is beginning the review process for the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for World Language in accordance with KRS 158.6453.
KDE Research Blog on Chronic Absenteeism: Reading Between the Lines – From Surface Level Data to Deep Insights
By examining health-related challenges, social barriers, and household logistics — from mental health and housing instability to transportation gaps — this post highlights how districts can use student well-being data and class-level attendance patterns to address root causes, remove systemic hurdles, and better support families.
KDE Research Blog on Chronic Absenteeism: Expanding State-Level Support: Attendance Recovery in Kentucky
The second post explores how the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is moving beyond traditional data tracking and punitive measures toward proactive, community-centered solutions.
Shining a spotlight on some of the best educators in Kentucky
With the 2027 Kentucky Teacher of the Year ceremony on Sept. 9, now is a perfect time to highlight just how special the educators in Kentucky are to the communities they call home.
Free professional learning resource available to help with OpenSciEd
Starting Strong is a self-guided professional learning experience designed especially for teachers who are beginning OpenSciEd without having had an opportunity to participate in professional learning beforehand.
Franklin County High School cooks up win in School Garden Challenge
Franklin County High School cooked up a winner at the Kentucky State Fair. Its squash soup, made with ingredients grown largely in the school garden, earned the top spot among eight teams in the second annual School Garden Challenge.