The Amazing Shake Competition empowers Clark County students to practice perseverance
Students worked through a series of scenarios designed to sharpen professional skills during The Amazing Shake Competition.
Picadome Elementary School: Family Friendly Certification was an opportunity to reflect
At Picadome Elementary (Fayette County), we believe a strong partnership between families and the school is essential for student success.
Kentucky’s SkillsUSA students showing off their abilities at statewide conference
Angela Burger, a senior in the welding program at the Marion County Area Technology Center, is a first-year SkillsUSA attendee participating in the welding sculpture competition.
Fire science career and technical education pathway continues to expand in Kentucky
Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, two additional schools will introduce fire science courses, expanding the list of institutions offering the career and technical education (CTE) pathway.
Calvert City Elementary School: Increasing family engagement
COVID’s impacts are still felt today, however, we have worked hard to reverse some of those impacts, including family and community engagement.
Kentucky Teacher of the Year encourages educators to share their stories
Jennifer Montgomery, the 2025 Kentucky Teacher of the Year, encouraged members of the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Teachers Advisory Council (TAC) to share their stories during the council’s meeting on March 11.
New FoodPrints class brings agriculture education to Second Street Elementary students
The school’s elementary and middle school students are getting hands-on experience with growing plants and food such as lettuce, herbs, radishes and microgreens.
Elsmere Head Start leader explains Family Friendly Certification process
Head Start focuses on the whole child, which makes families a foundational part of their development and growth.
KBE non-voting student member Preston Graham reflects on his term on the board
With the selection process for the next Kentucky Board of Education non-voting student member underway, I reminisce about my journey with the position and the application that ultimately led to my acceptance.
Campbell Ridge Elementary leader describes the Family Friendly Schools process
Since completing our family-friendly work, we have been more intentional with our family engagement practices.