KBE accepting nominations for 2026 Robinson Award for Diversity and Equity in Public Education
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) is accepting nominations for the 2026 Robinson Award for Diversity and Equity in Public Education.
KDE announces new video and poster contest highlighting You Belong! Attendance Matters campaign
Students from across Kentucky are getting the chance to make videos and posters showing what makes their school special in a new contest to combat chronic absenteeism.
KDE Launches Second Year of Kaleidoscope Community of Practice for Special Education Teachers
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE) Office of Special Education and Early Learning kicked off the opening session of the second year of the Kaleidoscope Community of Practice, a professional learning initiative designed to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.
Former student Kentucky Board of Education member honored with NASBE Distinguished Student Service Award
The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) will present the Distinguished Student Service Award to Preston Graham, a former non-voting student member of the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE). NASBE created this award in 2023 to recognize the dedication and education policy impact of student representatives on state boards of education.
KDE launches new statewide campaign to support school attendance
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has launched a new statewide campaign – You Belong! Attendance Matters – to raise awareness about the importance of regular school attendance.
Teachers Advisory Council discusses Portrait of a Learner, defenses of learning and new assessment and accountability framework
Representatives with the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Division of Innovation met with members of the Teachers Advisory Council to discuss the Portrait of a Learner and defenses of learning during the Teachers Advisory Council meeting on June 10.
2023-2024 financial transparency data released on Kentucky School Report Card
Kentucky residents can now see how much schools spend per student and other financial expenditures with a new update of the Kentucky Department of Education’s School Report Card, which was released June 5.
Jennifer Stafford to take over as KDE’s associate commissioner of the Office of Assessment and Accountability
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has appointed Jennifer Stafford to serve as the new associate commissioner of the Office of Assessment and Accountability (OAA), effective July 1.
KDE kicks off teacher recruitment and retention campaign to inspire and support Kentucky educators
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has kicked off a new campaign seeking to elevate and celebrate the teaching profession, while inspiring the educators of tomorrow. This multifaceted initiative features billboards showcasing GoTeachKY ambassadors, a compelling television commercial, and an updated GoTeachKY website designed to provide resources and information for aspiring and current teachers.
Kentucky Educators Rising Conference draws record number of aspiring educators
The event, designed to inspire the next generation of teachers, featured a range of activities for students preparing for careers in education.