Commissioner discusses newly signed House Bill 257 during Superintendents Webcast
Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher provided an overview of House Bill (HB) 257, a bill to reimagine Kentucky’s state assessment and accountability systems, during the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Superintendents Webcast on April 14.
New study shows LETRS training improves student reading outcomes
A new analysis of the Kentucky Reading Academies shows the Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) training is making a difference for student literacy success.
KDE’s Summer Boost program to provide books and other resources in 34 districts
Thirty-five sites in 34 school districts will be participating in the 2026 Summer Boost: Reading and Mathematics Program, a partnership between the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) and the Summer Food Service Program.
Frankfort High School principal reflects on Family Friendly Schools Certification
As a school located in the heart of the community, family involvement and partnership have long been important to our culture and identity.
McCracken County High School leader reflects on Family Friendly Schools certification
At McCracken County High School, we are in the process of completely overhauling the way students move through our school.
Family Friendly Schools: Northern Elementary Reaches for Gold
Northern Elementary (Fayette County) began its work to pursue the Prichard Committee’s Family Friendly School Certificate in Fall 2024. This work was initiated by our Local Leadership Team, composed of teachers, administrators, community partners, and grant coordinators.
Webinars offered to help with National Board Certification benefits
Did you know that Kentucky teachers that achieve National Board Certification are eligible for a rank change and an annual $2,000 stipend? Learn more about how becoming National Board Certified can impact your practice and improve outcomes for your students!
Echoes & Reflections Hosting World War II Historian
New York Times best-selling author Alex Kershaw, resident historian for Friends of the National World War II Memorial, joins Echoes & Reflections to tell the incredible true story of Felix Sparks, a Texas-born officer who fought in World War II from the beaches of Sicily to the gates of Dachau.