CPE expands Futuriti.org to help Kentucky students explore local career and technical education pathways
As Kentucky high school students return to the classroom this fall, they will have a new resource to help them explore career and technical education opportunities available in their communities.
Educators attend second KY Transition 360 for Educators Summer Institute
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Special Education and Early Learning Transition Education Unit (TEU) welcomed 116 educators from across the Commonwealth to the second KY Transition 360 for Educators Summer Institute, a professional learning experience designed to strengthen preparation for postsecondary transition and improve outcomes for students with disabilities.
Trace Brooking selected as new non-voting student member of Kentucky Board of Education
Trace Brooking, a junior at Glasgow High School (Glasgow Independent), has been selected as the new Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) non-voting student member.
Educator Spotlight: Golden Owl Regional Winner Catherine Poole
Poole said she develops hands‑on activities that help students understand the realities and the science behind agriculture.
Educator Spotlight: Golden Owl Regional Winner Mercedes Branham
Carlisle County High School Agriculture Teacher Mercedes Branham has been honored with a regional Golden Owl Award for her contributions to agricultural education. She has been teaching for a decade.
Educator Spotlight: Golden Owl Regional Winner Chris Thompson
Chris Thompson, a Pendleton County native and agriculture teacher at Pendleton County High School, experienced a full-circle moment as he received the regional Golden Owl Award for his work as an agriculture educator from organizers of the same program he started in.
Join Kentucky educators at the 2026 Family Engagement Leadership Summit
The Family Engagement Leadership Summit is a professional learning event for those dedicated to advancing effective family-school-community partnerships, K-12.
Applications now open to bring artists to your school!
The Kentucky Arts Council is still accepting applications for the Teaching Art Together program. Educators interested in hosting a teaching artist in their classroom during the 2026-2027 school year are encouraged to apply by Sept. 1