Governor appoints three new Kentucky Board of Education members; reappoints four others
Gov. Andy Beshear has appointed Juston Pate, Mike Borchers and Paul Long to the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE).
Jefferson County arts educator selected to serve as Kentucky Board of Education nonvoting teacher member
Lawrence McCrobie is always looking for meaningful ways to make a positive difference in the lives of his students and communities across the state. Being a part of the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) as a non-voting member is one of those opportunities.
Woodford County student selected to serve as the Kentucky Board of Education’s new non-voting student member
Preston Graham, a junior at Woodford County High School, said helping his community and growing his leadership skills are just two of the many priorities he has as the newest Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) non-voting student member.
Kentucky Board of Education hosts student showcase of defenses of learning
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) and the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) Office of Continuous Improvement and Support hosted a showcase of student defenses of learning during the KBE regular meeting on June 5-6.
Deanese Jameson named winner of 2024 David Karem Award for Excellence in Education Policy
Longtime educator Deanese Jameson was named recipient of the eighth-annual David Karem Award for Excellence in Education Policy during the Kentucky Board of Education’s (KBE’s) regular meeting on June 6.
KSB’s Crystal Sohl receives 2024 Teresa Perry Compassion Award
Crystal Sohl, a paraprofessional at the Kentucky School for the Blind (KSB), received the 2024 Teresa Perry Compassion Award during the Kentucky Board of Education meeting on June 6.
Kentucky Board of Education discusses Impact Kentucky Survey results during April meeting
Members of the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) discussed the results of the 2023 Impact Kentucky Survey during their meeting April 9-10.
KBE names Bowling Green Independent educator Emily Lehman winner of the 2024 Robinson Award
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) presented the 2024 Robinson Award for Diversity and Equity in Public Education to Emily Lehman, a 5th-grade educator for W.R. McNeill Elementary (Bowling Green Independent), at its April 10 meeting.
Kentucky Board of Education names Dr. Robbie Fletcher as the next commissioner of education
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) selected Robbie Fletcher, the superintendent of Lawrence County Schools, as Kentucky’s next commissioner of education.
KBE votes to enter into contract negotiations with commissioner of education finalist
At its meeting on March 19, the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) authorized the KBE Chair Sharon Porter Robinson to enter into contract negotiations with the preferred candidate for the next commissioner of education. The proposed negotiated contract will be presented to the full board for approval at a future special called meeting.
