Kentucky Writing Project hosts Summer Writing Institutes
The Kentucky Writing Project will be leading Summer Writing Institutes in Ashland on June 10-14 and in Lexington on June 17-21.
Social studies essay contest open for high school juniors and seniors
National Council for the Social Studies is holding the 1787 Prize essay contest in observance of Constitution Day.
KBE votes to enter into contract negotiations with commissioner of education finalist
At its meeting on March 19, the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) authorized the KBE Chair Sharon Porter Robinson to enter into contract negotiations with the preferred candidate for the next commissioner of education. The proposed negotiated contract will be presented to the full board for approval at a future special called meeting.
KDE seeking recommendations for Kentucky Exemplary Educators Program
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is seeking recommendations of exemplary educators and leaders in the Commonwealth’s public schools to join the 2024 Kentucky Exemplary Educators Program (KEEP).
Workshop offered for Kentucky K-12 teachers interested in archaeology curriculum
Project Archaeology, a national education program, will offer a free in-person workshop for K-12 teachers in Huntsville, Ala on June 12-15.
KET Education names 2024 KET All Star class
The KET All Stars program celebrates exceptional educators across the state who are making a profound impact in the lives of their learners and within their communities.
District partners sought for world history research study
Are you in a district with 9th or 10th grade world history teachers interested in facilitating richer discussions in their classrooms? Digital Promise is seeking a few district partners to participate in a federally-funded research study.
National Center for State Courts hosts civics essay contest
The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) annual Civics Education Essay contest is now open. All elementary, middle and high school students in grades 3-12 are encouraged to enter the contest.
2024 Persistence to Graduation Summit call for proposals and registration
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) Division of Student Success is hosting the 2024 Persistence to Graduation Summit at the Hilton in downtown Lexington on June 11-12.
KBE names three finalists for Kentucky’s next commissioner of education
At its meeting on March 8, the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) Interview Committee voted to recommend three candidates as finalists in the search for Kentucky’s next commissioner of education.