Education Professional Standards Board welcomes two new members
Gov. Andy Beshear has appointed two new members to the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB): Nicholas Pace of Lexington and Elizabeth Dinkins of Louisville.
EPSB continues educator preparation provider spotlights with Lindsey Wilson University
Members of the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) heard about the educator preparation programs at Lindsey Wilson University during the EPSB meeting on Oct. 21.
Kentucky Reading Academies shows early progress toward improving early literacy for Kentucky’s students
The Kentucky Department of Education’s Kentucky Reading Academies have rapidly advanced literacy outcomes for early learners since the professional learning program began three years ago, according to a new report from a third-party evaluator.
Kentucky schools show progress toward addressing staffing needs
Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) staff presented data on the 2025 Kentucky Educator Shortage Survey to school superintendents during the Superintendents Webcast on Oct. 14.
ACT releases Class of 2025 data for Kentucky
Kentucky students in the class of 2025 performed among the top of states testing 100% of their students on the ACT college admissions exam, according to data released by ACT on Oct. 15. Kentucky students in the graduating class of 2025 earned an average composite score of 18.4 on the ACT. The most recent set of test information is used for students testing more than once. A total of 77 students earned a perfect score of 36.
Applications Sought for Computer Science Standards and Assessment Review Committees
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is accepting applications for the Computer Science Standards and Assessment Review Committee (RC) and Advisory Panels (AP).
Kentucky Board of Education members approve goals, legislative priorities
Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) members affirmed their goals and legislative priorities for the 2025-2026 school year during the KBE meeting on Oct. 1-2.
Mayfield Independent’s Kara Byrn Dowdy named 2026 Kentucky High School Teacher of the Year
Kara Byrn Dowdy, an English teacher and department chair at Mayfield High School (Mayfield Independent) with 21 years of experience in the classroom, discovered a significant need for her district following the birth of her twins more than a decade ago: resources for students with special needs.
LSAC members recommend amendments to nontraditional instruction regulations, reading and writing academic standards
Members of the Kentucky Department of Education’s Local Superintendents Advisory Council (LSAC) recommended approval of a series of amendments to Kentucky education regulations during the LSAC meeting on Sept. 23.
Kentucky SkillsUSA earns top honor during national conference
SkillsUSA Kentucky earned SkillsUSA’s highest honor for state organizations during the annual SkillsUSA State Directors Association professional conference in August.