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.
Beechwood Independent’s Molly Seifert earns 2027 Kentucky Teacher of the Year honor
Molly Seifert, an English teacher at Beechwood High School (Beechwood Independent) with 26 years of experience in the classroom, was named the 2027 Kentucky Teacher of the Year during a ceremony in Frankfort on Sept. 9.
Educator Spotlight: Golden Owl Regional Winner Mercedes Branham
Carlisle County High School Agriculture Teacher Mercedes Branham has been honored with a regional Golden Owl Award for her contributions to agricultural education. She has been teaching for a decade.
Educator Spotlight: Golden Owl Regional Winner Chris Thompson
Chris Thompson, a Pendleton County native and agriculture teacher at Pendleton County High School, experienced a full-circle moment as he received the regional Golden Owl Award for his work as an agriculture educator from organizers of the same program he started in.
Educator Spotlight: Golden Owl Regional Winner Noel Pack
After 16 years of teaching agriculture in the community where she was raised, Noel Pack is being recognized as a regional Golden Owl Award winner.
Elementary Constitution Day Mock Trial Opportunity
This event is provided by the Olathe Public School District and the Kansas Department of Education.
Kentucky high schools encouraged to sign up for Paint the Plow program
Plan now to join the fun and help brighten your community this winter by painting a plow to start the 2026-2027 school year! The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) fourth annual Paint the Plow program is returning this fall.