KBE discusses school improvement efforts
Members of the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) discussed school improvement efforts, including how schools are selected for targeted improvement, during the KBE meeting April 8-9.
Commissioner discusses newly signed House Bill 257 during Superintendents Webcast
Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher provided an overview of House Bill (HB) 257, a bill to reimagine Kentucky’s state assessment and accountability systems, during the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Superintendents Webcast on April 14.
New study shows LETRS training improves student reading outcomes
A new analysis of the Kentucky Reading Academies shows the Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) training is making a difference for student literacy success.
Legislature passes House Bill 257, now waiting for governor’s signature
House Bill (HB) 257, a bill to reimagine Kentucky’s state assessment and accountability systems, has been approved by legislators in both chambers of the Kentucky General Assembly and is now on the governor’s desk for his consideration.
Local Superintendents Advisory Council recommends approval of amendments to school bus specifications, guidelines for school fee waivers
Members of the Kentucky Department of Education’s Local Superintendents Advisory Council (LSAC) recommended approval of amendments to regulations and Kentucky’s minimum specifications on school buses during their meeting on March 31.
Kentucky students showcase technology skills during 2026 Kentucky Technology Student Association state conference
About 1,700 Kentucky students from across the Commonwealth showed off their technological skills during the 2026 Kentucky Technology Student Association (KYTSA) state conference on March 16-18.
Teachers Advisory Council discusses latest with assessment and accountability, KDE’s strategic goals
Members of the Teachers Advisory Council discussed the latest on assessment and accountability, including how the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is helping schools prepare for the first administration of the SAT, during the council’s meeting on March 18.
Kentucky Department of Insurance presents information on self-insured funding during KDE’s Superintendents Webcast
Representatives with the Kentucky Department of Insurance provided an overview of insurance for school district leaders, including how self-insurance works, during the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Superintendents Webcast on March 12.
Kentucky High School Transformation Work Group hears about impact of personalized learning from students
The Feb. 26 meeting discussion tied in with the work group’s primary objectives: identify potential barriers in the way of high school transformation, seek out best practices to promote and craft potential policy proposals for lawmakers to consider.
KBE discusses science standards, assessments and student performance during March virtual meeting
Members of the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) discussed science education in Kentucky, including a closer look at the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science, how Kentucky’s assessment and accountability systems measure science proficiency, and student performance, during the virtual KBE meeting on March 4.