joe.ragusa

About Joe Ragusa

This author has not yet filled in any details.
So far Joe Ragusa has created 182 blog entries.

Lawmakers discuss assessment and accountability framework with KDE, district leaders

Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher, leaders with the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), and superintendents Jesse Bacon of Bullitt County and Brian Creasman of Fleming County discussed the latest innovations around assessment and accountability, as well as the latest framework to revamp the Commonwealth’s systems, with state lawmakers during the Interim Joint Committee on Education meeting on June 3.

By Joe Ragusa|2025-06-06T08:03:54-04:00June 6, 2025|

Kentucky Board of Education advances discussion on assessment and accountability framework and EPSB during June meeting

Members of the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) met with members of the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) during the KBE meeting June 4-5.

By Joe Ragusa|2025-06-05T17:10:14-04:00June 5, 2025|

KDE’s Chris Williams receives 2025 Teresa Perry Compassion Award

Chris Williams, an education program consultant with the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Assessment and Accountability, Assessment Communication Branch, received the 2025 Teresa Perry Compassion Award during the Kentucky Board of Education meeting on June 5.

By Joe Ragusa|2025-06-05T15:50:58-04:00June 5, 2025|

KDE’s Local Superintendents Advisory Council discusses latest assessment and accountability framework

Members of the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Local Superintendents Advisory Council (LSAC) discussed the latest framework to revamp Kentucky’s assessment and accountability systems during the LSAC meeting on May 27.

By Joe Ragusa|2025-06-02T15:37:41-04:00June 2, 2025|

Kentucky School for the Blind hosts 2025 graduation ceremony

The Kentucky School for the Blind (KSB) celebrated five graduates during its commencement ceremony on May 21.

By Joe Ragusa|2025-05-23T08:49:08-04:00May 23, 2025|

Superintendents hear updates on new teacher survey during webcast

Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) officials discussed the Kentucky Educator Mentorship Program and a survey that will collect details on the 2024-2025 implementation during the Superintendents Webcast on May 13.

By Joe Ragusa|2025-05-15T10:26:22-04:00May 15, 2025|

KDE’s School Curriculum, Assessment and Accountability Council discusses latest assessment and accountability framework

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) unveiled the latest framework to revamp the Commonwealth’s assessment and accountability systems during the School Curriculum, Assessment and Accountability Council’s (SCAAC’s) meeting on May 6.

By Joe Ragusa|2025-05-07T15:04:25-04:00May 7, 2025|

PHOTOS: 2025 Kentucky Student Technology Leadership Program State Championship

Thousands of students showcased technology projects during the 2025 Kentucky Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP) State Championship at Rupp Arena in Lexington on April 23.

By Joe Ragusa|2025-04-25T15:43:33-04:00April 25, 2025|

Kentucky superintendents hear update on emergency flooding response, legislative session during webcast

Kentucky Emergency Management Director Eric Gibson and members of his team discussed the ongoing flooding emergency affecting the Commonwealth and how to report damage during the Kentucky Department of Education’s Superintendents Webcast on April 8.

By Joe Ragusa|2025-04-09T15:14:34-04:00April 9, 2025|

Kentucky Board of Education furthers discussion on assessment and accountability

Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) members voted to advance the latest framework to revamp the Commonwealth’s assessment and accountability systems into the advocacy phase during the KBE meeting on March 26-27.

By Joe Ragusa|2025-03-31T08:47:58-04:00March 31, 2025|