As Kentucky’s students go back to school, drivers reminded to be cautious with buses
As students return to school, Kentucky drivers are being reminded of the laws that apply to keep students safe.
KDE’s Local Superintendents Advisory Council approves regulation on district employee quarantine leave
The Local Superintendents Advisory Council (LSAC) on Aug. 3 approved an emergency regulation related to paid leave for district employees who are quarantined due to COVID-19.
Semifinalists named for 2022 Kentucky Teacher of the Year
Ten outstanding teachers from across the state – four elementary, three middle and three high school – are semifinalists for the 2022 Kentucky Teacher of the Year award, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) and Valvoline Inc. announced on Aug. 2.
Registration now open for 2021 Kentucky Education Summit
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) opened its registration website for the 2021 Kentucky Education Summit, which is scheduled for Nov. 1-2 at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville.
Jefferson County’s Marty Pollio named KASA’s 2022 Superintendent of the Year
Jefferson County Public Schools Superintendent Marty Pollio was named the 2022 Kentucky Superintendent of the Year by the Kentucky Association of School Administrators (KASA). He received the award during KASA’s annual leadership conference on July 30.
Kentucky Department for Public Health releases updated guidance for schools on masking
The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) released new guidance on July 28 for schools on recommended masking guidelines ahead of the 2021-2022 school year.
Kentucky preschool advisory group discusses decreased enrollment, behavior support for teachers
Kentucky preschool enrollment has steadily declined from 2010-2020, said Bill Buchanan, education program consultant in the Kentucky Department of Education’s Division of IDEA Implementation and Preschool.
Governor requires face coverings in all executive branch buildings
As part of the continuing COVID-19 “Healthy at Work” initiative, the Commonwealth of Kentucky remains committed to limiting the spread of COVID-19 and ensuring the health and safety of our state employees and visitors.
KDE’s Local Superintendents Advisory Council approves regulation for selection of KBE student, teacher members
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Local Superintendents Advisory Council (LSAC) conducted its regular meeting on July 27 to approve several regulations and amendments, including a new regulation governing how the student and teacher representatives for the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) will be selected.
Governor urges Kentucky school leaders to prioritize in-person learning ahead of the 2021-2022 school year
Gov. Andy Beshear unveiled new masking recommendations for the state’s K-12 schools in response to the highly contagious COVID-19 delta variant during a July 26 media briefing.