Clay King named superintendent of Bracken County Schools
Clay King was recently named superintendent of Bracken County Schools after holding various positions in the classroom and in administration with the district since 1999.
Commissioner’s Student Advisory offers feedback on a new college and career platform, discusses strategies to address chronic absenteeism
KDE defines a student as chronically absent if they have missed more than 10% of the enrolled time in school. This includes both excused and unexcused absences. Chronic absenteeism affects nearly 30% of students across the Commonwealth each year.
LaRue County High School teacher named 2024 Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History Teacher of the Year
Kendrick Bryan, a teacher at LaRue County High School, has always had a passion for school and education. Growing up, Bryan said his family valued education and he learned through his family members the importance of learning.
Todd Moody selected as new superintendent of Grant County Schools
Todd Moody has been in education since 1999, holding multiple positions within different districts. On July 1, he stepped into his new role as superintendent for Grant County Schools.
Dolly Fannin selected as the new superintendent of Elliott County
Dolly Fannin has been a part of Elliott County for most of her life. Growing up, she attended and graduated from Elliott County Schools.
EPSB approves temporary authorization for Simmons College to operate an educator preparation program
Kentucky’s Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) approved a temporary authorization for Simmons College to operate an educator preparation program (EPP) during its meeting on Aug. 20.
Billy Edwards selected as Mayfield Independent’s new superintendent
Billy Edwards has spent 20 of his 21 years in education at the Mayfield Independent school district in Graves County. A district, Edwards says, has been through its fair share of trials and tribulations over the years.
Nine Kentucky Teacher Achievement Award winners named for 2025
These teachers qualify to compete for the 2025 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Award, which will be announced in September.
Western Kentucky educator is part of team rewriting the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
Ransey is one of eight National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) from across the nation invited to take part in the third revision of “What Teachers Should Know and Be Able to Do.”
New Trigg County Superintendent Rex Booth focuses on the culture as a Wildcat
Rex Booth has been a math teacher, a school counselor, a principal, a basketball coach and now superintendent of Trigg County, an opportunity he said will allow him to share his skill set and 15 years of education experience.