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.
McCreary County school counselor becomes second in Kentucky to be nationally certified
Angelina Farwick Philpot is a mental health service provider in the McCreary County School District, assigned to Whitley City Elementary School.
KDE’s Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council learns about Agriculture Education Week
Ag Education Week, which will be March 17-21, is a chance to bring agriculture education to elementary classrooms. It will be an all-encompassing learning experience for students, will equip educators with ready-to-use lessons and foster community involvement to create hands-on learning opportunities in agriculture.
McKell Middle School prioritizes family-friendly practices with the community
The team at McKell Middle School was one of 54 schools and early care centers to earn Family Friendly Schools Certification from Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence.
Teachers Create Vibrant Learning Experiences with tabletop role-playing games
When students become fully immersed in a role-playing scenario, where the fate of an ancient civilization or a character they’ve created is in their hands, they’re not just learning history – they’re living it!
Message from Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher on increased SEEK appropriation
Gov. Andy Beshear announced during a Feb. 13 Team Kentucky weekly update that the Kentucky Department of Education would receive an additional $14.7 million to fully fund all of the statutorily required SEEK payments for the 2024-2025 school year.
Six Kentucky teachers receive PAEMST honors
The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) represents the highest honor bestowed by the United States government for K-12 science, technology, engineering and mathematics teaching.
Students need to be in class to experience vibrant learning
Vibrant learning experiences are the cornerstone of our mission at the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE). When students have vibrant experiences in their classrooms, they have relevant, authentic and joyful opportunities for learning that truly matters to them.
