Applications are now open for the 2026-2027 United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP), a merit-based program that takes the most outstanding high school students from around the country to Washington, D.C., for a week-long study of the federal government and the people who lead it.
The Kentucky Department of Education’s Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) Directorate, in coordination with the U.S. Army Cadet Command’s 7th Brigade, is proud to announce the 2026 Kentucky JROTC Instructors of the Year.
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Special Education and Early Learning launched the first Kaleidoscope Community of Practice summer session on July 16-17, bringing together 50 special education teachers from across Kentucky to strengthen specially designed instruction and improve outcomes for students with disabilities.
In response to Senate Bill 4 (2026), the Kentucky Department of Education's (KDE's) Office of Continuous Improvement and Support is inviting education leaders and partners to help shape the future of principal leadership in Kentucky through a series of regional listening sessions.
This distinguished group of teachers will continue advancing the vision of United We Learn by implementing innovative instructional practices, engaging in meaningful professional learning, and fostering collaboration to transform teaching and learning across Kentucky classrooms to provide vibrant learning experiences for all Kentucky students.
As Kentucky high school students return to the classroom this fall, they will have a new resource to help them explore career and technical education opportunities available in their communities.
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Special Education and Early Learning Transition Education Unit (TEU) welcomed 116 educators from across the Commonwealth to the second KY Transition 360 for Educators Summer Institute, a professional learning experience designed to strengthen preparation for postsecondary transition and improve outcomes for students with disabilities.
Trace Brooking, a junior at Glasgow High School (Glasgow Independent), has been selected as the new Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) non-voting student member.
Stephanie Phillips, a family consumer sciences teacher at Paul Blazer High School (Ashland Independent), is the newest non-voting teacher member of the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE).
The Kentucky English Learner Leadership Summit is a new, full-day conference for district English learner directors, coordinators and other leaders.