Fletcher brings “All In” attitude to commissioner of education role
Robbie Fletcher, Ed.D., became Kentucky's commissioner of education on July 1.
Kentucky teacher selected for the 2024 National STEM Scholar Program
Selected to take part in a professional development program, Kourtney Taylor, an educator from Stanford in Lincoln County, said she hopes her achievement will encourage students within her district to get excited about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education.
Kentucky student competes in 2024 Braille Challenge Finals
Krishna Malhotra was among the top 50 students selected to participate in the 2024 Braille Challenge Finals. The event hosted by the Braille Institute in Los Angeles on June 21-23, included competitors from across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
School leader well-being project discussed during KDE’s Commissioner’s Principal Advisory Council meeting
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Principal Partnership Project (P3) is seeking voices to participate in a school leader well-being video project to share with other school leaders. The project was discussed during the Commissioner’s Principal Advisory Council meeting on June 13.
Educators discuss strategies to help students succeed during 2024 Persistence to Graduation Summit
Educators, superintendents, administrators, counselors and other community leaders focused on ways to help students at all levels reach graduation, despite any challenges they face along the way.
Kentucky Innovative Learning Network exhibition showcases student-centered learning
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) hosted the second-annual Kentucky Innovative Learning Network (KY ILN) Exhibition of Innovation and Learning at the Hardin County Early College and Career Center on June 7.
Kentucky Board of Education hosts student showcase of defenses of learning
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) and the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) Office of Continuous Improvement and Support hosted a showcase of student defenses of learning during the KBE regular meeting on June 5-6.
Education Professional Standards Board discusses impact of 2024 legislation on Kentucky educators
The Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) discussed a new teacher induction and mentor program along with the impacts of recent legislation regarding teacher certification during the board’s meeting on June 4.
Kentucky School for the Blind honors five graduates during 2024 commencement ceremony
The Kentucky School for the Blind celebrated five graduates during its commencement ceremony on May 21.
The Imperfect Classroom: Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff
On occasion, you will find a teacher who can shed the blinders of disciplinary self-importance that often plagues educational spaces. One such teacher is Chris Thompson of Pendleton County High School.