Register now for the NASA TechRise Student Challenge
This competition provides a hands-on opportunity for participants to gain critical skills in engineering, computing, electronics, and more that will be required for America’s technical workforce.
Revised Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Health Education and KAS for Physical Education adopted into law
After undergoing a rigorous revision process that began in the winter of 2023, the revised Kentucky Academic Standards KAS for Health Education and KAS for Physical Education have been adopted into law.
GoTeachKY names 24 new ambassadors for 2025-2026 school year
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has named the new class of ambassadors for the GoTeachKY initiative. The mission of GoTeachKY, is to ensure that all students across the Commonwealth have equitable access to effective educators. GoTeachKY seeks to recruit and inspire the next generation of teachers in Kentucky, helping address the critical teacher shortage that affects every state in the nation.
Spencer County educator Michelle Gross named 2026 Kentucky Teacher of the Year
Michelle Gross, a mathematics teacher at Spencer County Middle School, was named the 2026 Kentucky Teacher of the Year during a ceremony in Frankfort on Oct. 7.
Veterans Day 2025: Learning and Honoring Together
The updated Veterans Day Teachers Resource Guide from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers background, lesson ideas, scholarships, and activities to honor Veterans in the classroom and beyond.
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.