KDE develops guidance to accelerate student learning
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is continuing to work with school boards and districts to help them address the diverse accelerated learning needs of students due to interrupted learning caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
KET highlighting resources for World Mental Health Day
In honor of World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10, KET is highlighting their collection of resources on mental health and social and emotional learning.
Schools, districts recognized for best practices at Continuous Improvement Summit
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) recognized seven schools and two school districts for best practices during the 2021 Continuous Improvement Summit on Sept. 23.
Be a Safety Star: Celebrate Kentucky Safe Schools Week Oct. 17-23
Kentucky Safe Schools Week, sponsored by the Kentucky Center for School Safety (KCSS), will be Oct. 17-23. This year’s theme – "Be a Safety Star" – will focus on spreading kindness, treating others with respect and abiding by safety rules and support.
KET shares resources on social-emotional learning through the arts
The Kentucky Educational Television (KET) newest collection of resources, “Social and Emotional Learning: The Arts for Every Classroom,” is designed to help educators and parents understand emotional development and lead students in art projects that build those skills.
As Kentucky’s students go back to school, drivers reminded to be cautious with buses
As students return to school, Kentucky drivers are being reminded of the laws that apply to keep students safe.
New website helps students research college majors and salaries
Students have a new interactive tool to research degree programs at Kentucky’s public colleges and universities, allowing them to compare tuition, student debt and salaries for hundreds of occupations before choosing a major.
Kentucky school counselors hear need for direct connection with students this fall
Students returning to in-person classes this fall may need help adjusting, school counselors were told during the June 9 meeting of the School Counselor Advisory Council (SCAC).
Campbell County schools earn RAMP designation
The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) has again designated three Campbell County Schools as a Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP).
KDE Parents Advisory Council shows support for steps towards equity and inclusion
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Parents Advisory Council (PAC) expressed appreciation and support for KDE’s commitment to providing schools with the resources needed to create a more equitable and inclusive environment.
