Educator Spotlight: Golden Owl Regional Winner Noel Pack
After 16 years of teaching agriculture in the community where she was raised, Noel Pack is being recognized as a regional Golden Owl Award winner.
EPSB discusses potential teacher certification changes, spotlights Simmons University’s educator preparation program
Members of the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) provided feedback on potential changes to Kentucky teacher certification during the EPSB’s meeting on June 22.
Teachers Advisory Council weighs in on assessment and accountability changes
Members of the Teachers Advisory Council provided input on upcoming changes to Kentucky’s assessment and accountability systems during the council meeting on June 17.
Kentucky principals weigh in on assessment and accountability changes
During the Principals Advisory Council (PrAC) meeting on June 9, principals shared their input on upcoming regulatory changes to Kentucky’s assessment and accountability systems with officials from the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE).
Kentucky Board of Education discusses next steps with assessment and accountability
Over the next few months, leaders with the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) will continue to meet with stakeholder groups as the department proposes regulations surrounding assessment and accountability for the KBE to begin considering in August.
Kentucky superintendents discuss assessment and accountability following House Bill 257
House Bill (HB) 257, passed during the General Assembly’s 2026 regular session, provides districts the flexibility to work more closely with their communities to establish priorities for their schools and help ensure all students have access to vibrant learning experiences.
Speech Professional Education Alliance of Kentucky to host professional development opportunities
The Speech Professional Education Alliance of Kentucky (SPEAK), made up of four speech and debate education groups from around the Commonwealth, hosts an annual day of training, seminars, roundtable discussions and classes for speech and debate teachers and coaches.
Four students celebrated at 2026 Kentucky School for the Blind graduation
The ceremony featured scholarship awards, a student-led musical rendition of “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life),” by Green Day and “November Rain” by Guns N’ Roses, and the annual appreciation ceremony where the graduates hand out roses to people who played an important role in their lives.
Superintendents receive update on legislative session, college admissions exam during webcast
Representatives with the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) provided information to superintendents on several pieces of legislation that passed during the 2026 regular session, including legislation to reimagine assessment and accountability in the Commonwealth, during the Superintendents Webcast on May 12.
Kentucky Board of Education talks about priorities, budget planning during virtual meeting
Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) members held a discussion about the board’s priorities and strategic planning for the next state budget cycle, during the virtual KBE meeting on May 6.