UPCOMING EVENTS: Regional listening tour to be held in September to help shape principal leadership
In response to Senate Bill 4 (2026), the Kentucky Department of Education's (KDE's) Office of Continuous Improvement and Support is inviting education leaders and partners to help shape the future of principal leadership in Kentucky through a series of regional listening sessions.
Educators selected for fifth cohort of Kentucky Innovative Teacher Fellowship
This distinguished group of teachers will continue advancing the vision of United We Learn by implementing innovative instructional practices, engaging in meaningful professional learning, and fostering collaboration to transform teaching and learning across Kentucky classrooms to provide vibrant learning experiences for all Kentucky students.
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.
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