Educators Rising Kentucky state conference continues to grow in 2026, setting another attendance record
The event, designed to inspire the next generation of teachers, featured a range of activities for students preparing for careers in education.
Spencer County Instructional Assistant Kala Marshall earns Kentucky Education Support Staff Professional Award
Kala Marshall, an instructional assistant and girls basketball coach for Spencer County Public Schools, was surprised with the Kentucky Education Support Staff Professional (KESSP) Award during a ceremony at Spencer County Middle School on Feb. 27.
Taylor County’s Vanessa Lyons honored with Kentucky Education Support Staff Professional Award
Vanessa Lyons, a reading intervention educator and program facilitator for Taylor County Intermediate School, was awarded the Kentucky Education Support Staff Professional (KESSP) Award during a surprise ceremony at the school on Feb. 27.
Northern Kentucky University celebrates educator preparation program during EPSB meeting
Representatives with Northern Kentucky University (NKU) presented information on their educator preparation program during the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) meeting on Feb. 17 as the EPSB continues to spotlight educator preparation programs at universities that prepare the next generation of teachers for the classroom.
Two Kentucky schools named 2025 National ESEA Distinguished Schools
The National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators (NAESPA) named two Kentucky schools as National ESEA Distinguished Schools during its national conference on Feb. 10-12. The two are among 63 schools nationwide to receive the honor.
Governor signs proclamation marking February as Career and Technical Education Month
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed a proclamation commemorating February as Career and Technical Education Month in the Commonwealth during a Team Kentucky Update on Feb. 12.
Superintendents hear update on KDE’s artificial intelligence supports, All In for Ag Education Week during webcast
Superintendents learned more about the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) growing list of resources about artificial intelligence (AI) during the Superintendents Webcast on Feb. 10, including a proposed coaching model to assist districts with implementing AI.
KBE discusses student assessment data, Career and Technical Education Month, during meeting
Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) members dug deeper into data from Kentucky’s assessment and accountability results during the virtual KBE meeting Feb. 4-5, including a discussion on student group performance trends and how to address achievement gaps.
Kentucky United We Learn Council discusses high school transformation, council’s next steps during convening
The Kentucky United We Learn Council met to discuss progress made with assessment and accountability reform and efforts to reimagine the high school experience in Kentucky during its meeting on Jan. 23.
Local Superintendents Advisory Council discusses educator certification, recommends approval of other items during meeting
Members of the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Local Superintendents Advisory Council (LSAC) discussed potential ways to change how teacher certification works in the Commonwealth during the LSAC meeting on Jan. 27.