September 2021
Vaccination proof or negative COVID test required for 2021 Kentucky Education Summit
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) will require individuals attending the 2021 Kentucky Education Summit to present their original COVID-19 vaccination card or show proof of negative COVID-19 test result taken within 48 hours prior to Nov. 1.
August 2021
KDE remains committed to promoting student voice in education
There’s a phrase you may hear in education circles – particularly in Kentucky – called student voice. Student voice is the idea that students should have some say about how their education takes place.
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.
July 2021
Rep. Ed Massey says collaboration is key to making education better
Earlier this year I was asked to participate in the Kentucky Coalition for Advancing Education (KCAE). As an individual who has been involved in Kentucky’s educational system for nearly 30 years, I welcomed this invitation.
School leaders thankful coalition work has valued the voice of all in deciding the future of education
Our experience with the Kentucky Coalition for Advancing Education has given us hope for change in our educational system, a change that will reflect the voices of district and school leaders, teachers, students, families and community members.
Kentucky Summative Assessment, Advancing Education Project discussed at SCAAC meeting
The final administration of the Kentucky Performance Rating for Educational Progress (K-PREP) assessment came last spring, members of the Kentucky Department of Education’s School Curriculum Assessment and Accountability Council were told during their July 20 meeting.
Shelby County administrator working with coalition to build a student-centered education system
As the chief academic officer for Shelby County, I was excited to participate in the Kentucky Coalition for Advancing Education (KCAE).
Recent graduate says Kentucky students should have a seat at the table when discussing future of education
As a student, participating in several discussions with education stakeholders from all corners of the Commonwealth during the 2021 Commissioner’s Virtual Listening Tour was an excellent experience.
June 2021
Next steps on the way to building a stronger education system in Kentucky
By now, you’ve hopefully heard about the Commissioner’s Virtual Listening Tour. For more than a month, I led a series of virtual town halls in conjunction with the education cooperatives and the University of Kentucky’s College of Education to hear directly from parents, students, educators and community members about what is and isn’t working in Kentucky’s education system.
June 2022
KCAE meets for final time, discusses future United We Learn plans
The Kentucky Coalition for Advancing Education (KCAE) met virtually for the last time on June 23 to celebrate the accomplishments of the team, the cohorts and the Local Laboratories of Learning (L3s).