July 2023
Mercer County use ESSER funds to hire district nurse, expand health services
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June 2023
Funding students’ futures: Floyd County uses ESSER funding to invest in agricultural facility
Resting on a hill overlooking the town of Martin, the Floyd County School of Innovation (FCSI) provides students with career and technical education (CTE) experiences. When it opened its doors in 2020, it became a beacon of opportunity for computer science, engineering, healthcare and, as of 2021, agriculture education.
KDE, CPE using ESSER funding to help high school graduates transition to postsecondary life
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Career and Technical Education (OCTE) and the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) are working together to support high school graduates as they transition to postsecondary life.
Kentucky superintendents hear update on ESSER funding, accountability standard setting
Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) representatives shared an update on Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding, as well as accountability standard setting during the June Superintendents' Webcast.
ESSER funding brings new science program to Bourbon County elementary schools
When Bourbon County elementary school students return to their classrooms this fall, they will notice a new science program that will inspire their curiosity and foster a deep understanding of scientific principles through hands-on experimentation. The district has launched a new partnership with Discovery Education which will allow teachers to integrate the company’s suite of innovative digital resources into instruction to create dynamic learning environments that more deeply engage students in science.
KDE uses ESSER funds to award scholarships to 306 students with disabilities in 2023
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) Office of Special Education and Early Learning used $765,000 in federal funding to award scholarships to 306 Kentucky high school students with disabilities.
May 2023
ESSER-funded math intervention program makes learning fun for Whitley County elementary students
Math intervention might not seem like much fun for a second grader, but an innovative approach in Whitley County has students eager to attend class.
Danville Independent Schools using ESSER funds to provide after-school strings program for students
Edna L. Toliver Intermediate School (Danville Independent) has partnered with the Heritage Area Strings Program (HASP) to create a free after-school program where students have the choice of learning how to play the violin, viola or cello.
Marshall County Schools using ESSER funds to purchase new weapon detection systems
Five years after a tragedy at Marshall County High School, the efforts to increase safety continue to be a top priority for the Marshall County Board of Education. In April, the board approved the purchase of six new weapons detections systems for its schools.
March 2023
Kentucky superintendents learn about ESSER monitoring, legislation
The Superintendents Advisory Council (SAC) met on March 15 to hear updates from Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) leaders about ongoing district and school support efforts across the state.