Patti Minter brings educational expertise to Kentucky Board of Education as new at-large member
Minter was appointed to the KBE by Gov. Andy Beshear on July 30 to replace Lee Todd, whose term expired. Minter’s term expires Apr. 14, 2030.
Nominate outstanding Kentucky education support staff for the 2026 KESSP Award
Gov. Andy Beshear’s office, in partnership with the Kentucky Department of Education, has opened the nomination window for the 2026-2027 Kentucky Education Support Staff Professional Award.
Kentucky excels with Teaching Pyramid Observation Tool Reliability Training
Over the last four years, KDE has been able to provide training for 333 individuals through these workshops, which have been offered at no cost to participants.
KBE approves school of innovation designations for Covington Independent, grants waiver requests related to two regulations during special meeting
Under KRS 156.161, a school district may request a school of innovation designation through waivers for schools or programs for the purpose of providing innovative educational opportunities to students.
Education Professional Standards Board approves teacher certification changes to give teachers, schools more flexibility
During the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) meeting on Aug. 18, members approved revisions to Kentucky’s teacher certification structure.
Kentucky School for the Deaf names new principal
The Kentucky School for the Deaf (KSD) is excited to announce Justin Padgett as its new principal. A familiar face and dedicated leader in the KSD community, Padgett has served as the school’s director of student life for the past three years and brings 18 years of experience in education to his new position.
KDE hires Sara Merideth as new academic consultant for world languages
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Teaching and Learning has named Sara Merideth as the new academic consultant for world languages.
Progress continues on assessment and accountability as KBE discusses early draft of new regulation
Members of the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) made several suggestions regarding Kentucky’s new assessment and accountability systems during the KBE meeting Aug. 5-6.
Student-led Individual Learning Plan promotional project unveiled during KDE’s Superintendents Webcast
An Individual Learning Plan is a comprehensive framework for advising students in grades 6-12 to engage in coursework and activities that best prepare them for college and career success.
Interim Joint Committee on Education hears about how Kentucky’s literacy and numeracy efforts accelerate academic recovery
Leaders of the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) shared Kentucky’s growth in reading and math from results in the Education Scorecard and the National Assessment of Educational Progress to the Interim Joint Committee on Education during its meeting on Aug. 4.