Child and Adult Care Food Program eligibility guidelines revised
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has set the income eligibility guidelines for students and adults to participate in free, reduced-price meal programs through the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) for 2026-2027. The CACFP is federally funded through the USDA and is administered by the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) Division of School and Community Nutrition.
KDE presents OSEEL GUIDES workshop series to support new leaders in early learning and special education
Designed specifically for administrators in their first or second year, OSEEL GUIDES provides support as participants navigate the responsibilities and opportunities of educational leadership.
Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council starting project to encourage more student involvement in local school boards
Members of the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council voted to start a new year-long project to explore ways to make student representation more meaningful, especially where school and district decisions are being made, during their meeting on Aug. 25. The council’s year-long project to develop recommendations will be presented to Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher by next spring.
NEW Blog Series: Chronic Absenteeism in Kentucky
Through research, data, and real-world examples, the series examines how attendance has changed since the pandemic, the factors driving chronic absenteeism and the statewide efforts, partnerships and policy changes helping schools reconnect students and improve attendance outcomes.
Beginning the new year and welcoming our next KBE student and teacher members
The new school year always brings excitement for the opportunities our students will have as they continue to grow within our communities.
Educator Spotlight: Golden Owl Regional Winner Catherine Poole
Poole said she develops hands‑on activities that help students understand the realities and the science behind agriculture.
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum hosting free online program for educators on Oct. 29
You are invited to Investigating Artifacts: Uncovering Personal Stories from the Holocaust on Oct. 29.
KAGC offers scholarship for Kentucky students who study communications
The Kentucky Association of Government Communicators (KAGC) awards a $1,000 non-renewable scholarship annually to students who plan to or are currently studying communications. Possible career paths include journalism, public affairs, digital content creation and more.