Portrait of a Learner takes central focus at Kentucky Board of Education meeting
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) focused on the state’s Portrait of a Learner during its meeting June 6-7.
Sarah Vivian and Jeremy Camron named winners of 2023 David Karem Award for Excellence in Education Policy
Two education leaders, Sarah Vivian and Jeremy Camron, were named recipients of the seventh-annual David Karem Award for Excellence in Education Policy during the Kentucky Board of Education’s (KBE's) regular meeting on June 7.
KDE’s Viembre Nicholson receives 2023 Teresa Perry Compassion Award
Viembre Nicholson, a human resources administrator in the Division of Resource Management within the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Finance and Operation, received the 2023 Teresa Perry Compassion Award during the Kentucky Board of Education’s June 7 meeting.
2023 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Mandy Perez presents Year in Review to KBE
As her six-month ambassadorship with the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) ends and she prepares to return to the classroom in the fall, 2023 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Mandy Perez reflected on her experiences so far during a presentation to the Kentucky Board of Education on June 6.
New teacher, student appointed to Kentucky Board of Education for 2023-2024 year
The next nonvoting student and teacher to serve on the state board of education were revealed by the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) on June 6, roughly one month before their one-terms begin.
Whitley County High School junior selected to be next student member of the Kentucky Board of Education
Ronald (R.J.) Osborne, a junior from Whitley County High School, will be the next student to join the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) as a non-voting member.
Christian County’s Alissa Riley looks to bring diverse experiences to Kentucky Board of Education
Alissa Riley, an educator in the Christian County Public Schools system for more than 15 years, is the new teacher representative on the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE). She will serve in this non-voting position from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.
Gov. Beshear appoints two new members to the Kentucky Board of Education
Gov. Andy Beshear appointed Julie Pile and Diana Woods to the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) on May 30.
Kentucky Board of Education discusses progress with early literacy instruction, Henry County Public Schools expansion
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) learned about efforts to overhaul literacy education — including statewide professional learning through Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) — during its two-day meeting that concluded April 12
KBE presents 2023 Robinson Award to JCPS educator Melanie House
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) presented the 2023 Robinson Award for diversity and equity in public education to Melanie House, the gifted and talented itinerant educator for Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS), at its April 12 meeting.