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Kentucky Board of Education begins graduation requirements revamp

The Kentucky Board of Education kicked off its examination of the state’s graduation requirements at its regular meeting April 11 with a national overview of what other states are doing to ensure their high school graduates can successfully transition to careers and college.

By |2018-04-12T11:48:57-04:00April 12, 2018|

Grissom Award goes to Fayette County educator

At its regular meeting April 11, the Kentucky Board of Education presented the seventh annual Dr. Johnnie Grissom Award to Soraya Matthews, director of curriculum, instruction and assessment for the Fayette County Public Schools.

By |2018-04-11T13:33:07-04:00April 11, 2018|

Kentucky performance flat on national reading, math tests

Kentucky's public school students’ performance in reading and mathematics on the 2017 National Assessment of Educational Progress, also known as the Nation’s Report Card, remained relatively flat, according to results released April 10. Kentucky students scored about the same as those in most other states.

By |2018-04-10T12:46:51-04:00April 10, 2018|

Education commissioner supports autism awareness

Commissioner of Education Stephen Pruitt is leading educators across Kentucky in recognizing World Autism Awareness Day in support of children and families who experience autism on a daily basis.

By |2018-04-02T14:34:02-04:00April 2, 2018|

Comment sought on IDEA, Part B plan

Public comment is being sought on the Kentucky Department of Education’s application for federal funds under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

By |2018-03-22T12:04:01-04:00March 22, 2018|

Sponsors sought, training set for Summer Food Service Program

Sponsors are being sought for the 2018 Summer Food Service Program. School districts and nonprofit organizations – including churches and faith-based organizations and government entities – are encouraged to participate as sponsors in the Summer Food Service Program and are invited to attend training.

By |2018-03-09T15:30:18-05:00March 9, 2018|

KSD culinary team in national competition

A team of six students from the culinary arts program at Kentucky School for the Deaf will compete for the first time March 10 in a culinary competition for high school students from across America who are deaf or hard of hearing.

By |2018-07-24T13:54:48-04:00March 8, 2018|
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