KBE seeking nominations for Johnnie Grissom Award for Innovation in Special Education
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) is accepting nominations for the Grissom Award for Innovation in Special Education.
KDE updates guidance on Supplemental School Year Program
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) released updated guidance on April 16 detailing how the Supplemental School Year Program impacts public education in the Commonwealth.
Kentucky superintendents hear details of $2 billion in ESSER III funding
Kentucky schools will get just over $2 billion dollars in a third round of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER III) funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
KDE Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council provides feedback on school year
Members of the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council (SAC) shared their thoughts about the highs and lows of remote learning during the pandemic at the council's April 13 meeting.
KDE issues new guidance on accelerating summer learning
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) released new guidance on April 12 on summer learning programs and opportunities to provide educational boosts during the subsequent school year.
KBE hears about ESSER III funding, student’s perspective on pandemic learning
During their April 7 meeting, the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) heard an update on the third round of federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding, which is on its way to Kentucky school districts.
KBE presents 2021 Robinson Award to two Jefferson County educators
Teacher Kyri Demby and Jefferson County Public Schools board chair Diane Porter are the recipients of this year’s Robinson Award for Diversity and Equity in Public Education.
Commissioner’s Virtual Listening Tour kicks off in Louisville
Education Commissioner Jason E. Glass’ virtual listening tour kicked off April 6 with nearly 100 stakeholders ready to share their input on long-term aspirations for the Commonwealth’s education system.
KDE releases guidance on Supplemental School Year Program
The Kentucky Department of Education released a new guidance document on April 5 that provides details on the Supplemental School Year Program.
LSAC approves amendments, further guidance coming on disciplinary removal for special education students
The Kentucky Department of Education is moving ahead with aligning special education regulations with federal law, as well as clarifying special education regulations for districts.
