Recent graduates share their perspectives on education at Persistence to Graduation summit
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Division of Student Success, from the Office of Continuous Improvement and Support, hosted its 2025 Persistence to Graduation Summit in Lexington on June 12-13 with more than 300 Kentucky educators attending.
Wolfe County ranks first in the nation on Education Recovery Scorecard
The Education Recovery Scorecard is a collaboration between the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University and The Educational Opportunity Project at Stanford University. Each year, they issue a report on district-level student growth in math and reading.
Teachers Advisory Council discusses Portrait of a Learner, defenses of learning and new assessment and accountability framework
Representatives with the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Division of Innovation met with members of the Teachers Advisory Council to discuss the Portrait of a Learner and defenses of learning during the Teachers Advisory Council meeting on June 10.
KDE remains committed to providing vibrant learning experiences for Kentucky’s children
I know many of you are paying close attention to decisions made by the Trump Administration regarding education, including the recent executive order aimed at closing the U.S. Department of Education (USED).
Picadome Elementary School: Family Friendly Certification was an opportunity to reflect
At Picadome Elementary (Fayette County), we believe a strong partnership between families and the school is essential for student success.
Calvert City Elementary School: Increasing family engagement
COVID’s impacts are still felt today, however, we have worked hard to reverse some of those impacts, including family and community engagement.
Prichard Committee seeks participation for young adult survey
The Prichard Committee is seeking comments from young adults to help ensure high school diplomas translate to success.
KDE hosting four Vibrant Learning Collaborative sessions for Kentucky educators in July
The Kentucky Department of Education's Regional Innovation Specialist team is hosting a new professional learning opportunity this summer. It is free and open to all Kentucky educators.
