Kentucky has five U.S. Presidential Scholars among 161 outstanding students named in 2026
The U.S. Department of Education has announced the selection of 161 exceptional high school seniors as the 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing their remarkable achievements in academics, the arts, and career and technical education. Five of those students are from Kentucky.
KDE seeks stakeholder input for FFY 2026-2031 SPP/APR target setting
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is beginning the process of establishing targets for the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2026-2031 State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report (SPP/APR) and is seeking stakeholder input to help inform this work.
Kentucky Future Farmers of America members excel at national convention
Students in Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapters across Kentucky demonstrated their agriculture skills by winning a variety of awards at the National FFA Convention & Expo.
School Spotlight on Jonathan Elementary (Marshall County): Strengthening Literacy Through Shared Learning
Through a partnership with the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Division of Early Literacy, the school is connecting collaborative preparation with classroom coaching to make the most of its high-quality instructional resource (HQIR), “Wonders.”
KDE Blog Series on Teacher Well-Being in Kentucky: Why Teacher Well-Being is Critical for Student Success
Teachers shape far more than academic achievement. They help students feel known and connected, develop skills that last and prepare for life beyond the classroom.
KDE Research Blog: Teacher Well-Being in Kentucky and the Hidden Burden of Teacher Workload
This series examines teacher well-being in Kentucky, with a focus on the factors shaping educator retention and attrition across the Commonwealth.
Kentucky’s Directors of Pupil Personnel Come Together at the 2026 KDPP Institute
More than 200 directors of pupil personnel (DPPs) and district team members from across Kentucky gathered at the Griffin Gate Marriott in Lexington for the 2026 Kentucky Directors of Pupil Personnel Institute. Built around the theme “Showing Up,” the three-day professional learning event focused on one of the most important commitments educators can make: showing up for students.
News Literacy Project offers resources for classroom instruction
The News Literacy Project advances the development and teaching of news literacy in K-12 education.