Created in June 2023, the branch operates in KDE’s Office of Finance and Operations, Division of District Support. Part of its funding comes from a five-year cooperative agreement with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Tim Jones, a library media specialist at John F. Kennedy Elementary School (Jefferson County), has been named the 2025 School Librarian of the Year by the School Library Journal.
Thousands of students showcased technology projects during the 2025 Kentucky Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP) State Championship at Rupp Arena in Lexington on April 23.
The Somerset Solar Jumpers are the reigning 2024 Solar Car Challenge national champions in the Electric-Solar Powered Division, winning all four daily lap awards as well and the Chris Jones Sportsmanship Award.
National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) Erinn Williams said the certification process is not for the faint of heart. But her passion for teaching and the memory of her grandparents are what kept her going through the difficult, time-consuming process.
Juli Neace of Highland Middle School (Fort Thomas Independent) and Melanie Smith of Model Laboratory School in Richmond have been recognized as 2025 Southern District Teachers of the Year by the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America).
Students worked through a series of scenarios designed to sharpen professional skills during The Amazing Shake Competition.
Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, two additional schools will introduce fire science courses, expanding the list of institutions offering the career and technical education (CTE) pathway.
The school’s elementary and middle school students are getting hands-on experience with growing plants and food such as lettuce, herbs, radishes and microgreens.
Angelina Farwick Philpot is a mental health service provider in the McCreary County School District, assigned to Whitley City Elementary School.