Gov. Bevin designates four advisers to Kentucky Board of Education
Gov. Matt Bevin designated four nonvoting, nonmember advisers to the Kentucky Board of Education per his executive order signed June 2.
Graduation ceremonies held at Kentucky School for the Deaf
Twelve high school seniors at the Kentucky School for the Deaf (were awarded diplomas in a ceremony held May 25 at the school in Danville.
Graduation ceremonies held at Kentucky School for the Blind
The Kentucky School for the Blind awarded diplomas to five high school seniors in a ceremony at the school May 24.
Kellie Clark named 2018 Kentucky Teacher of the Year
Kellie Clark, a 16-year veteran teacher at Randall K. Cooper High School in Boone County, is the 2018 Kentucky Teacher of the Year.
Academic standards review and revision process moves forward
The Kentucky Department of Education is moving forward with the review and revision process for academic standards in English/language arts and mathematics.
Kentucky School for the Blind announces Langan Award
The Kentucky School for the Blind presented the Paul J. Langan Distinguished Service Award to Adam Charles Ruschival III during its 175th Celebration Dinner and Founder's Day Program at the school’s Louisville campus May 9.
Lt. Gov. Hampton launches Bluegrass Book Buddies
The Bluegrass Book Buddies is an initiative inviting Kentuckians of all ages to try reading in a fresh way through meaningful community and shared experience.
Fayette school named national Green Ribbon winner
A Kentucky public elementary school is among 64 schools, districts and postsecondary institutions nationwide recognized for focusing their students on sustaining the environment and promoting personal health and wellness as a part of their everyday lives.
Semifinalists named for 2018 Kentucky Teacher of the Year
Nine outstanding teachers from across the state – three elementary, three middle and three high school teachers – are semifinalists for the 2018 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Award, the Kentucky Department of Education and ValvolineTM announced.
Kentucky Board of Education updated on new laws
At its regularly scheduled April meeting, the Kentucky Board of Education received an update on new education laws passed by the 2017 General Assembly. House Bill 520 allows non-religious public charter schools for the first time in Kentucky. Commissioner of Education Stephen Pruitt said work has already started at the Kentucky Department of Education to prepare for the establishment of charters.