Applications open for National Civics Bee
This free, non-partisan, 500-word essay competition is a great opportunity for 6th-8th graders to share civics knowledge and inspire conscientious citizenship.
KDE hires Chelsey Tingle as new director of mathematics education
The Kentucky Department of Education has named Chelsey Tingle as the new director of mathematics education.
Kentucky schools and districts recognized for best practices at the 2025 Continuous Improvement Summit
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) presented 13 awards for best practices to schools and districts during the 2025 Continuous Improvement Summit at the Central Bank Center in Lexington on Sept. 22-23.
KDE awards contract for statewide college admissions exam to College Board for the SAT
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) announces the award of a contract to the College Board to administer the SAT Junior State Administration as the state-funded college admissions exam beginning in spring 2026. This initial four-year contract, with a cost of $30 per student locked in over the four years, has the potential to save the Commonwealth up to $350,000 annually.
District Spotlight: Redefining Learning: How JCPS is Aligning Vision and Resources to Transform Student Literacy
Through Journey to Success, JCPS envisions vibrant, student-centered experiences where learners show what they know in multiple ways.
Register for the AdvanceKentucky Fall Forum this November
Register now for the AdvanceKentucky Fall Forum, which will be held Nov. 14–15 at the Galt House in Louisville.
Statement on threat made at Kentucky School for the Deaf on Sept. 12
A threat was made on Facebook against the Kentucky School for the Deaf. When the threat was discovered, the Danville Police Department and the Kentucky State Police were notified at about 2 p.m. ET on Friday, and the campus went into lockdown. There were no students on campus at that time.
Spotlight on Oldham County: Aligning Professional Learning with High-Quality Instructional Resources
When Oldham County launched its district-wide effort to implement high-quality instructional resources (HQIRs) K-5 in English language arts, leaders knew that deep, curriculum-based professional learning would be essential to ensuring success. Through intentional planning, cross-role collaboration, and ongoing feedback loops, the district created a coherent system to support teachers with meaningful professional learning tied directly to their instructional resources.
September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month
To explore suicide prevention efforts across Kentucky and discover tools to help others, visit KDE’s Suicide Prevention and Awareness webpage.
Resources for schools to commemorate Constitution Day
In accordance with federal requirements, every educational institution receiving federal funding must provide an educational program for students focused on the U.S. Constitution.