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.
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.
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.
With our nation's 250th anniversary approaching, more and more teachers are looking for resources to teach the founding of America. And with different curriculums and classrooms across the United States, it’s important for such resources to be adaptable, relevant and accessible.
Following a detailed review of preliminary data, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) currently estimates there will be a funding shortfall for the Supporting Education Excellence in Kentucky (SEEK) fund for the 2024-2025 school year.
As we kick off 2025, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) will continue building off the momentum we have gathered on several different initiatives. We will need your input on many of the projects we are working on to make sure we are moving forward with the best options for our children.
The holidays are always a time to be thankful for what you have and to cherish the moments you have with loved ones, but it’s also a time to rest and reset for the new year.
The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence kicked off Family Engagement in Education Week at the Kentucky State Capitol on Monday by honoring the 54 Kentucky schools and early care centers that earned Family Friendly Schools Certification in 2024.
When it comes to addressing the needs of our communities, getting the best data possible about those needs is critical.
Stephanie Bellot-Donaldson, a Spanish teacher in the Spanish Immersion program at Hawthorne Elementary School (Jefferson County), is the 2024 recipient of the Kentucky World Language Association (KWLA) Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award. She received the award on Sept. 14 at the KWLA Fall Conference.