Kentucky Board of Education holds 2022 Educator Excellence Recognition
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) held its 2022 Educator Excellence Recognition luncheon during its June 8 meeting in Frankfort.
Allison Slone: I entered KBE role “as a first, but not a last”
About four years ago, the old me - the one who didn’t like to speak in front of crowds, the one who didn’t like controversy or conflict, the one who never dreamed of going against the grain unknowingly - opened a door to a life of advocacy and leadership.
Solyana Mesfin: “An honor and a privilege” to serve on state board
Let me start off by saying this is the continuation of something so admirable for the future of this Board of Education and the students of our Commonwealth. The work we have done these past two years will transcend far beyond this current moment and soon touch every stakeholder in this system.
Kentucky Board of Education approves release of Menifee County Schools from state assistance
After eight years of being a state-managed or state-assisted district, Menifee County Schools has been released from state assistance.
KBE names Leon Mooneyhan and Brigitte Blom winners of 2022 Karem Award for Excellence in Education Policy
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) named Leon Mooneyhan, chief executive officer of the Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative (OVEC), and Brigitte Blom, president and CEO of the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence, as the 2022 recipients of the Karem Award for Excellence in Education Policy during its June 8 regular meeting.
KBE accepting nominations for 2022 Kelly Award for Business and Education Partnership
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) is accepting nominations for the Kelly Award for Business and Education Partnership.
Kentucky Board of Education subcommittee begins work on Portrait of Learner/Graduate statewide model
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) Portrait of Learner/Graduate Subcommittee met for the first time on May 16 to begin taking steps to create a vision statement describing what a learner should know and be able to do before they graduate high school.
KBE holds regular meeting at the Kentucky Student Technology Leadership Program State Championship
The Kentucky Board of Education held its April regular meeting at the Kentucky Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP) state championship on April 20. The board members toured the STLP projects and challenges and also received an update on the Lt. Governor’s student mental health work.
Jason Reeves named winner of KBE’s 2022 Robinson Award for Diversity and Equity in Public Education
Jason Reeves, professor of education at Georgetown College, was presented with the Robinson Award for Diversity and Equity in Public Education at the Kentucky Board of Education’s (KBE’s) regular meeting on April 20.
Garrard County Teacher Joanna Howerton Stevens to serve as non-voting member on the Kentucky Board of Education
The 2014 Kentucky High School Teacher of the Year is taking on a new role as the next educator to sit on the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE). Joanna Howerton Stevens, a National Board Certified Teacher from Garrard County High School (GCHS), was appointed as a member at the board’s April 20 meeting.