The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is beginning the process of establishing targets for the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2026-2031 State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report (SPP/APR) and is seeking stakeholder input to help inform this work.
To develop a Veterans Day program, Kentucky public schools are encouraged to seek advice from the Kentucky Department of Veterans' Affairs and veterans' service organizations, including but not limited to the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Tyler Saylor, an English teacher at Harlan High School (Harlan Independent), was honored with the Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award during a surprise ceremony at the school on Oct. 28.
During the Superintendents Webcast on Oct. 13, leaders with the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) provided information about new reporting requirements under House Bill 257 (2026).
During the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) meeting Oct. 7-8, members approved amendments to Kentucky’s accountability system regulation.
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) publicly released assessment and accountability data for the 2025-2026 school year on Oct. 15, as required by state statute and the federal Every Student Succeeds Act.
Members of the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Local Superintendents Advisory Council (LSAC), during the council’s meeting on Sept. 29, recommended approval of a new accountability system that will now go to the Kentucky Board of Education for consideration.
Senate Bill 263 (2026) amended KRS 160.125 to create the school of innovation pilot project, which runs until June 30, 2028. For the 2027-2028 school year, two Kentucky schools may each receive up to $2.5 million through the school of innovation pilot project.
Members of the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE), during the board’s virtual meeting on Sept. 2, approved their legislative priorities and discussed the board’s responsibilities regarding the additional budget request (ABR) process.
Molly Seifert, an English teacher at Beechwood High School (Beechwood Independent) with 26 years of experience in the classroom, was named the 2027 Kentucky Teacher of the Year during a ceremony in Frankfort on Sept. 9.