Kentucky School for the Blind Advisory Board hears updates on facilities, new school year
Members of the Kentucky School for the Blind (KSB) Advisory Board discussed the new school year and upgrades to facilities during their meeting on Sept. 21.
KDE’s Superintendents Advisory Council discusses commissioner search, school construction costs, legislative priorities
The Kentucky Department of Education's (KDE's) Superintendents Advisory Council (SAC) met virtually on Sept. 20 to discuss the timeline of the search for a new education commissioner, school construction costs and legislative priorities.
Revised Kentucky Academic Standards for Social Studies adopted for 2023-2024 school year
Newly revised Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Social Studies have been adopted into law and will be implemented in Kentucky classrooms beginning in the 2023-2024 school year.
Commissioner search, school accountability discussed during KDE School Curriculum, Assessment and Accountability Council meeting
Members of the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) School Curriculum, Assessment and Accountability Council (SCAAC) discussed the search for a new education commissioner during their meeting on Sept. 19.
KDE’s Office of Special Education and Early Learning receives nearly $10 million for postsecondary transition opportunities
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE) Office of Special Education and Early Learning (OSEEL) is receiving nearly $10 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Education’s Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) for postsecondary transition opportunities for students with disabilities.
Five Kentucky public schools named 2023 Blue Ribbon winners
The U.S. Department of Education (USED) has named five Kentucky public schools as 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools based on their overall academic excellence.
Panel of education stakeholders recommend cut scores for Kentucky’s accountability system
A panel of education stakeholders gathered in Frankfort Sept. 13-15 to participate in a standard-setting process for Kentucky’s accountability system.
KDE Accepting Nominations for Kevin M. Noland-Mary Ann Miller Award
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is accepting nominations for the Kevin M. Noland-Mary Ann Miller Award through Oct. 16. The award recognizes a Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) employee for significant service to Kentucky’s public schools, and for providing inspiration for education.
Michelle Sircy joins KDE as program coordinator for comprehensive school counseling
Michelle Sircy, Ed.D., a longtime educator, high school counselor and counseling services specialist, has joined the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) as program coordinator for comprehensive school counseling in the Office of Teaching and Learning. She began her duties on Sept. 11.
Robin Fields Kinney named interim commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Education, will begin tenure Sept. 30
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) named Robin Fields Kinney as interim state commissioner of education during a special meeting on Sept. 14. Kinney, an associate commissioner who oversees the Office of Finance and Operations for the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), will assume her new role Sept. 30 – one day after current Education Commissioner Jason E. Glass departs the agency.