Educator Spotlight: Kimberly Stevenson
Kimberly Stevenson, a social studies teacher at Todd County Middle School, was one of the recipients of the 2026 Teacher Achievement Award.
Kentucky earns highest federal IDEA determination for 17 consecutive years
The U.S. Department of Education’s (USED’s) Office of Special Education Programs recognized Kentucky as meeting the requirements and purposes of Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This marks the 17th consecutive year Kentucky has earned the highest possible federal determination states can receive for implementation of the IDEA.
Kentucky High School Transformation Work Group discusses pressing issues around high school transformation
Members of the Kentucky High School Transformation Work Group met for their fourth and final meeting on June 3, where they discussed pressing issues around transforming high school experiences – discussions that will continue to be considered and researched by the Kentucky United We Learn Council.
1,600 educators attend Kentucky Reads to Succeed Summer Conference
The third-annual Kentucky Reads to Succeed Summer Conference experienced huge success this year, with 1,600 educators, administrators and district leaders in attendance.
Kentucky School for the Deaf celebrates Class of 2026
The Kentucky School for the Deaf (KSD) celebrated six graduates during its commencement ceremony on May 21.
KDE’s Superintendents Advisory Council hears about college entrance exams, literacy supports for teachers
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Superintendents Advisory Council heard about the process to procure a state-provided college entrance exam, as well as literacy research by the Kentucky Reading Research Center, during their meeting on May 5.
Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council discusses Individual Learning Plan project, vibrant learning
Members of the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council presented their final project, an introduction video for a campaign promoting Individual Learning Plans, during their meeting on April 28.
KDE’s State Advisory Council for Gifted and Talented Education gives feedback on strategic dashboard
Members of the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) State Advisory Council for Gifted and Talented Education (SACGTE) gave input on the agency’s strategic plan and dashboard during their meeting on April 24.
Kentucky High School Transformation Work Group discusses assessment and accountability implementation efforts
Members of the Kentucky High School Transformation Work Group met for their third meeting on April 8, where they discussed how districts can enhance their local assessment and accountability systems and continue to transform high school experiences.
KDE’s Gretta Hylton recognized nationally for exceptional work in special education
Gretta Hylton, associate commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Special Education and Early Learning, was recently honored with the Glenn I. Latham Annual Excellence Award by Technical Assistance for Excellence in Special Education (TAESE).