Education organizations honored with Stilwell Award
The Kentucky Department of Education has recognized three educational organizations and their employees for their dedication and support of education technology by selecting them as recipients of the 2016-17 Stilwell Award.
Public comment sought on Every Student Succeeds Act plan
Commissioner of Education Stephen Pruitt is encouraging all Kentuckians to read and offer feedback on the draft Consolidated State Plan Under the Every Student Succeeds Act that lays out a blueprint for public education in Kentucky.
Elliott County cafeteria manager named new Food Network Star
Jason Smith, the cafeteria manager at Isonville Elementary (Elliott County), was named the winner of season 13 of the Food Network Star competition.
KDE participating in Kentucky State Fair
Kentuckians attending the 2017 Kentucky State Fair in Louisville Aug. 17-27 are invited to visit the Kentucky Department of Education booth in the Main Street Kentucky section of the South Wing of the Kentucky Exposition Center.
Kentucky Board of Education discusses 2018-20 biennial budget
According to Kentucky Department of Education staff, additional money will be needed to implement Senate Bill 1 (2017).
KDE’s Associate Commissioner Couch receives KASA award
David Couch, the Kentucky Department of Education's associate commissioner for the Office of Education Technology, has received the 2017 William T. Nallia Award from the Kentucky Association of School Administrators.
Kentucky Board of Education reviews accountability regulation
The Kentucky Board of Education agreed to return to Frankfort later this month to vote on the regulation that will govern Kentucky’s new accountability system under the Every Student Succeeds Act.
Kentucky Department of Education names charter director
The Kentucky Department of Education has named Earl Simms as the director of its newly created Division of Charter Schools in the Office of Legal, Legislative and Communication Services.
Billboards remind drivers to stop for school buses
As a new school year approaches, Kentucky drivers will soon see reminders to watch out for stopped school buses.
Board of Education approves Teacher Leader Standards regulation
At a special meeting July 25, the Kentucky Board of Education approved Education Professional Standards Board Administrative Regulation 16 KAR 1:105, Teacher Leader Standards.
