Feedback sought on Kentucky draft Mathematics Standards and assessment blueprints
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is seeking feedback on the draft Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Mathematics and the assessment blueprints.
Colonial Williamsburg offers professional learning opportunities
Colonial Williamsburg’s Bob & Marion Wilson Teacher Institute is currently accepting scholarship applications for its fully funded Summer 2026 onsite program, “Revolutionary Roots: Teaching Civic Engagement at 250,” a special program created in recognition of the 250th Commemoration.
KDE’s State Advisory Panel for Exceptional Children welcomes new members and leadership
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) recently welcomed new members and leadership for the State Advisory Panel for Exceptional Children (SAPEC).
New Data: Nearly 11 million free meals served to Kentucky kids during summer 2025
No Kid Hungry Kentucky, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) and Feeding Kentucky have unveiled new data showing that – for the first time in history – free summer meals for kids were available in all 120 counties of the state. Between May and August 2025, almost 11 million free summer meals were served to Kentucky’s children at meal sites throughout the Commonwealth – up from 8.1 million in summer 2024 and 5.3 million in summer 2023.
U.S. Department of Education launches Presidential 1776 Award
The U.S. Department of Education has launched the Presidential 1776 Award, a nationwide competition recognizing exceptional student knowledge of America's founding.
KYCEC, KDE name Jessica Youart the 2025 Special Education Teacher of the Year
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Special Education and Early Learning, in collaboration with the Kentucky Council for Exceptional Children (KYCEC), is proud to recognize Jessica Youart of Meade County as the 2025 Special Education Teacher of the Year.
KDE recognizes 215 schools for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Safe and Supportive Schools Branch is recognizing 215 schools across the state through the annual fidelity recognition program for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
KDE’s Office of Special Education and Early Learning honors 50 years of IDEA
The Kentucky Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Early Learning (OSEEL) proudly joins the nation in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) – a landmark law that transformed public education for students with disabilities.
Nominations sought for Kentucky School for the Deaf Advisory Board
The Kentucky School for the Deaf (KSD) is seeking nominations to become a member of the KSD Advisory Board from a member of the Kentucky Association of the Deaf.
Nominations open for 2027 Kentucky Teacher of the Year
Nominations for the 2027 Kentucky Teacher of the Year awards are open and will close on Jan. 2, 2026.