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Kentucky’s School Counselor Advisory Council learns about new initiatives for postsecondary readiness and social-emotional learning

The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) School Counselor Advisory Council (SCAC) learned about new initiatives for postsecondary readiness and social-emotional learning when members met virtually on Dec. 8. The council is designed to give Kentucky Education Commissioner and Chief Learner Jason E. Glass direct input from those who serve as counselors in Kentucky public schools.

By |2022-12-09T19:56:47-05:00December 9, 2022|

Kentucky Local Superintendents Advisory Council approves changes to social studies standards, discusses funding in light of student illnesses

The Kentucky Local Superintendents Advisory Council approved changes to 704 KAR 8:060, the Kentucky Academic Standards for Social Studies, during its Nov. 22 meeting. The changes include incorporating a list of fundamental documents and speeches into the middle and high school standards, per the requirements of KRS 158.196.

By |2022-11-23T12:47:19-05:00November 22, 2022|

Kentucky Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council members discuss 2021 Youth Risk Behaviors Survey results

Students on the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council discussed the results of the 2021 Kentucky Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) at their Nov. 22 meeting. The YRBS is part of a national effort by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to monitor students’ health-risk behaviors in six priority areas.

By |2022-11-23T12:58:17-05:00November 22, 2022|

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