Hopkins County offers free art program to middle and high school students
Browning Springs Middle School and Madisonville North Hopkins High School in Hopkins County are embracing creativity through a free art program for students.
KDE’s Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee hears feedback on New Teacher Institute
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Career and Technical Education (CTE) Advisory Committee heard feedback and ideas for the New Teacher Institute at its meeting on May 7.
Kentucky Department of Agriculture announces winners of 2025 Poster and Essay Contest
Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell has announced the winners of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s (KDA’s) annual Poster and Essay Contest. The theme of the contest, "Kentucky Agriculture Makes Me Proud," allowed contestants to illustrate, in words and art, their pride in Kentucky agriculture.
KDE offers Kentucky Career and Technical Education Summer Program scholarship for special education teachers
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Special Education and Early Learning is excited to announce a scholarship opportunity for special education teachers to attend the Kentucky Career and Technical Education Summer Program, scheduled for July 28-31 at the Galt House in downtown Louisville.
2025 School Librarian of the Year Tim Jones prioritizes making things better
Tim Jones, a library media specialist at John F. Kennedy Elementary School (Jefferson County), has been named the 2025 School Librarian of the Year by the School Library Journal.
Registration for the Kentucky Reading Academies: Cohort 4 of LETRS professional learning now open
Registration for the fourth Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) cohort of the Kentucky Reading Academies is now open through August 22.
PHOTOS: 2025 Kentucky Student Technology Leadership Program State Championship
Thousands of students showcased technology projects during the 2025 Kentucky Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP) State Championship at Rupp Arena in Lexington on April 23.
KDE’s Summer Boost program to provide books and other resources in 34 districts
Thirty-four districts and 35 sites will be participating in the 2025 Summer Boost: Reading and Mathematics Program, a partnership between the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) Office of Teaching and Learning and the Summer Food Service Program.
2024 Kentucky World Language Association Teacher of the Year advances to nationals
Stephanie Bellot-Donaldson, a Spanish Literacy teacher at Hawthorne Elementary School (Jefferson County) and 2024 Kentucky World Language Association (KWLA) Outstanding Teacher of the Year, has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Southern Conference on Language Teaching (SCOLT) regional Teacher of the Year award.
Nominations open for 2025 Gilder Lehrman Kentucky History Teacher of the Year award
The award recognizes outstanding educators and their dedication to teaching. By nominating a deserving teacher, you contribute to appreciating exceptional teaching practices in the educational community.