Louisville teacher’s NTI setup draws rave reviews
A Jefferson County public school teacher’s home setup for her children is being shared far and wide, providing other parents with ideas to keep kids focused during online schooling.
Todd Allen named permanent KDE general counsel
Todd Allen has been appointed as general counsel for the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE).
KDE, health officials answer local school board member questions about COVID-19
Officials from the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) and the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) discussed the COVID-19 pandemic and the recommendation from Gov. Andy Beshear to delay in-person instruction to Sept. 28 during an online Town Hall on Aug. 13.
For new Rockcastle superintendent, the job means homecoming
New Rockcastle County Schools Superintendent Carrie Ballinger has more than one full-time job.
KDE, superintendents discuss delay of in-person school to Sept. 28 due to COVID-19
Discussion during the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE) Aug. 11 Special Superintendents’ Webcast focused on Gov. Andy Beshear’s recommendation that schools delay holding in-person classes until at least Sept. 28 due to the high rate of COVID-19 in Kentucky.
Gov. Beshear asks Kentucky superintendents to delay in-person classes until Sept. 28
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear asked superintendents of the state’s 171 school districts Aug. 10 to delay opening schools for in-person instruction until the week of Sept. 28 due to high number of Kentuckians testing positive for COVID-19, especially among children.
KDE releases COVID-19 guidance on class size, libraries
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) released two new COVID-19 guidance documents on Aug. 10, one on setting class sizes and the other on operation of school libraries.
Central Kentucky schools get banners urging mask wearing
When students return to Central Kentucky schools this year, they will be greeted by visible reminders of the importance of masking.
New Christian County superintendent Bentzel hopes to help students take advantage of opportunities
As a student, Chris Bentzel wishes he would’ve had a little more guidance on taking advantage of opportunities and making wise decisions for his future. As the new superintendent for Christian County Schools, he wants to fully support students to help prepare them for their future.
Mark Martin receives 2020 Grissom Award from KBE for innovation in special education
Mark Martin, the new superintendent of Meade County Schools, was presented with the 2020 Grissom Award for Innovation in Special Education at the Kentucky Board of Education’s (KBE) Aug. 6 meeting.