Education Professional Standards Board names new executive director
Jimmy Adams has been named as the new executive director of the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board.
Superintendent’s Spotlight: Robert Storer, Walton-Verona Independent
Robert Storer The Walton-Verona Independent school district is comprised of three schools and a preschool program with approximately 1,600 students between the three schools. The district employs fully-certified teachers and administrators and is additionally staffed with qualified professionals including transportation, food service and custodial staff. All of the schools have been accredited by AdvancED since 1976. Walton-Verona Independent [...]
Board of Education seats new member, sets priorities for legislative session
At the Kentucky Board of Education's meeting in Frankfort Oct. 6, Frankfort Chief Circuit Court Judge Phillip Shepherd administered the oath of office to Sarah Murphy Ford of Owensboro and set its budget priorities for the department’s budget submission to the Governor’s Office and the General Assembly.
Semifinalists named for 2016 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 2016 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Award.
Board finalizes hiring new education commissioner
The Kentucky Board of Education officially named Stephen L. Pruitt as the sixth Kentucky Commissioner of Education.
Graduation and student readiness continue to improve in latest Unbridled Learning assessment and accountability results
The number of students graduating from high school and considered college/career-ready continues to increase, according to data released by the Kentucky Department of Education.
Four Kentucky public schools win Blue Ribbon honors
Beechwood Elementary, Bush Elementary, Murray High School and The School for the Creative and Performing Arts in Fayette County are among 335 public and private, elementary, middle and high schools across the country recognized by the U. S. Department of Education as 2015 National Blue Ribbon Schools
Kentucky joins career readiness initiative
Kentucky is among a group of 17 states that committed to develop and execute a detailed plan to implement recommendations made in a report by the Council of Chief State School Officers Career Readiness Task Force
Pruitt offered education commissioner post
The Kentucky Board of Education voted Sept. 23 to extend an offer of employment to Stephen L. Pruitt to become Kentucky’s sixth commissioner of education.
Superintendent’s Spotlight: Gary Wiseman, Paris Independent
Gary Wiseman As the Paris Independent school district approaches its 150th anniversary, it is important to reflect on the past traditions and successes, but also to examine where the district is now and where it can be in the future. It is easy to reflect on the past and honor Paris Independent’s notable alumni, undefeated football teams and [...]