Kentucky Board of Education approves budget, legislative priorities
At its meeting in Frankfort Dec. 6, the Kentucky Board of Education approved its budget and legislative priorities for the 2018 session of the General Assembly, among other items.
Board moves accountability, charter regulations forward
At a special meeting in Frankfort Dec. 5, the Kentucky Board of Education approved statements of consideration for regulations that would govern Kentucky’s accountability system and several aspects of charter schools.
Kentucky school districts on National Advanced Placement Honor Roll
The Hart County and Owensboro Independent public school districts have been named to the 8th Annual Advanced Placement Honor Roll, the College Board announced Dec. 6.
Computer Science Week brings coding, standards feedback opportunities
Thousands of Kentucky public school students will have the opportunity to gain experience in computer coding starting today as part of Computer Science Education Week.
Kentucky students are participating in fewer risky health behaviors
Kentucky middle and high school students are participating in fewer risky health-related behaviors, according to results from the 2017 Kentucky Youth Risk Behavior Survey.
KDE seeking comment on draft Bible Literacy Standards
The Kentucky Department of Education is seeking feedback on proposed Bible Literacy Standards.
Commissioner Pruitt receives Thornton Award
The Kentucky School Public Relations Association has presented Commissioner of Education Stephen Pruitt with the 2017 Richard Thornton Award for exceptional leadership and dedication to public education in Kentucky.
Feedback sought on revised health and physical education standards
The Kentucky Department of Education is seeking feedback on proposed health and physical education standards.
Draft pension bill released
The proposed pension reform bill that would affect the Kentucky Teachers’ Retirement System has been released to legislators.
Students selected for commissioner’s advisory council
Seven Kentucky public high school students have been named to the Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council, a group that provides input to Kentucky Commissioner of Education Stephen Pruitt.