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.
Harlan Independent’s Tyler Saylor surprised with $25,000 Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award
Tyler Saylor, an English teacher at Harlan High School (Harlan Independent), was honored with the Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award during a surprise ceremony at the school on Oct. 28.
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.
Priorities remain true to the United We Learn vision
At the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), we have made our priorities clear over the past several years with the United We Learn vision for public education: creating vibrant learning experiences for students, encouraging innovation in our schools, and collaborating with our communities.
Professional development webinar available to help with National Native American History Month in November
After the Indian Removal Act was passed in 1830, Native American tribes like the Cherokee, the Creek, and the Seminole were forced to respond. Each tribe responded in different ways, ranging from using the U.S. legal and political system to armed resistance.
Register now for virtual military-oriented career fair on Nov. 17
Nine Kentucky school districts have partnered to host a career fair to help people with ties to the military learn about career opportunities and pathways with Kentucky schools.