KASA names Fred Award finalists
The Kentucky Association of School Administrators announced the finalists for the 2018 Fred Award.
Kentucky launches apprenticeship program for social services
Gov. Matt Bevin announced an innovative new registered apprenticeship pilot program aimed at strengthening social services careers throughout the Commonwealth.
Jessica Dueñas named 2019 Kentucky Teacher of the Year
Jessica Dueñas, a 10-year teaching veteran who has taught special education classes for three years at Oldham County Middle School, is the 2019 Kentucky Teacher of the Year.
Fayette County media services team earns librarians association award
The media services team from Fayette County Public Schools received the 2018 Award of Merit from the Central Kentucky Association of School Librarians.
Input sought on proposed waiver to spend carryover funds on school improvement
The Kentucky Department of Education is seeking public comment on its request for a waiver to use carryover federal funds rather than returning them to the federal government.
Kentucky School for the Blind announces Langan Award winner
The Kentucky School for the Blind presented the Paul J. Langan Distinguished Service Award Tuesday, May 8, during its Founder's Day Program at the school’s Louisville campus.
Kentucky’s Every Student Succeeds Act plan is approved
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has approved Kentucky’s Consolidated State Plan under the Every Student Succeeds Act. The plan outlines how the state will implement federal title programs, hold schools accountable, ensure equity and promote success for every Kentucky student.
KDE seeking feedback on revised mathematics standards
The Kentucky Department of Education is seeking feedback on the revised Kentucky Academic Standards for Mathematics.
Districts awarded New Skills for Youth Grants to strengthen and expand CTE
The Kentucky Department of Education has awarded six Kentucky school districts with grants to strengthen and expand career and technical pathways for students.
Nine semifinalists in running for Kentucky Teacher of the Year
Nine outstanding educators from across the state – three elementary, three middle and three high school teachers – are semifinalists for the 2019 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Award.