Nominations open for School Garden Squash Challenge
The competition is open to K-12 schools in Kentucky with an active garden. Students create an original squash-based recipe using school garden-grown ingredients.
Register now for 2026 Kentucky Behavior Institute
Registration is now open for the 2026 Kentucky Behavior Institute, hosted by the Kentucky Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders on June 15-16 at the Galt House in Louisville.
KDE’s Office of Special Education and Early Learning launches new “Myth Busters” series
As a follow-up to the recent Superintendent Focus Group on IDEA Monitoring, the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Special Education and Early Learning is launching a new "Myth Busters" series through the office’s weekly “News You Can Use” publication to address common misconceptions we’ve heard from districts across the Commonwealth.
Applications Now Open for KCM K-5 Numeracy Counts Teacher Academy and PIMSER Administrator Academy
Applications are now open for both the Kentucky Center for Mathematics (KCM) K-5 Numeracy Counts Teacher academies and Partnership Institute for Math and Science Education Reform (PIMSER) Administrator Numeracy Counts academies.
Webinars offered to help with National Board Certification benefits
Did you know that Kentucky teachers that achieve National Board Certification are eligible for a rank change and an annual $2,000 stipend? Learn more about how becoming National Board Certified can impact your practice and improve outcomes for your students!
KDE seeking public feedback about its website
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is inviting the public to complete a KDE website navigation survey as part of the department’s efforts to reorganize the KDE website to make it easier for people to find the information they need.
Professional learning opportunities offered to help with KAS for Reading and Writing
Regional educational cooperatives are hosting free professional learning opportunities throughout the summer for teachers, instructional coaches and administrators based on the upcoming Getting to Know the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Reading and Writing module.
Sessions offered to learn more about Kentucky Numeracy Counts K-5 Teacher and Administrator Academies
The Kentucky Center for Mathematics (KCM) and the Partnership Institute for Math and Science Education Reform (PIMSER) invite interested educators to attend an upcoming informational session to learn more about the Kentucky Numeracy Counts K-5 Teacher and Administrator Academies, through the Kentucky Numeracy Counts initiative.
KDE, Kentucky Science Center to host Day of Science for Community-Based Educators in May
The Kentucky Department of Education is hosting a Day of Science Learning for Community Based Educators on May 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET at the Kentucky Science Center in Louisville.
Safe Driving Could Earn Kentucky Teens Up to $3,000
Kentucky teens are invited to take part in the second-annual Kentucky Safe Teen Driving Challenge, a statewide initiative that rewards safe driving habits with cash prizes and recognition.