Kentucky Future Farmers of America members excel at national convention
Students in Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapters across Kentucky demonstrated their agriculture skills by winning a variety of awards at the National FFA Convention & Expo.
Kentucky School for the Blind greenhouse expands hands-on learning and career exploration
Students at the Kentucky School for the Blind (KSB) are putting science into practice in a new greenhouse designed to support accessible, hands-on learning, independence and career exploration.
CPE expands Futuriti.org to help Kentucky students explore local career and technical education pathways
As Kentucky high school students return to the classroom this fall, they will have a new resource to help them explore career and technical education opportunities available in their communities.
Educator Spotlight: Golden Owl Regional Winner Aaron Tucker
Apollo High School (Daviess County) agriculture teacher Aaron Tucker has dedicated 31 years to his career in education, a dedication that has earned him recognition as a regional Golden Owl Award winner.
Greenup County ATC student graduates certified in three industries
Greenup County Area Technology Center (ATC) senior Cameron Whitt accomplished something no student at the school has completed before: becoming fully certified in three different career pathways before graduation.
School Counselor Advisory Council discusses how to better support homeless students
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) School Counselor Advisory Council heard a presentation about how counselors can better support homeless students during the council's meeting on Nov. 18.
KDE’s Kristan Wright honored with 2025 Farm Woman of the Year Award
Kristan Wright, agriculture education consultant and Future Farmers of America (FFA) advisor for the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), has been named the 2025 Farm Woman of the Year by the Kentucky Farm Bureau.
Kentucky FFA members excel at National FFA Convention
Kentucky FFA was well represented at the 98th Annual National FFA Convention, which was held Oct. 29-Nov. 1 in Indianapolis. More than 73,000 FFA members, advisors and guests attended the convention, which is the largest youth organization gathering in the United States.
Kentucky Department of Agriculture awards three Kentucky school districts for purchasing Kentucky food products
This October, National Farm to School Month, three Kentucky school systems are being awarded for their dedication to purchasing and using locally grown produce and proteins.
Barren County teacher created prosthetic hand for his student using school’s 3D printing lab
About four years ago, Red Cross Elementary School Teacher Scott Johnson noticed one of his kindergarten students was wearing a rubber hand. His student, Jackson Farmer, was born without a right hand and would sometimes wear the rubber hand to give the appearance of having a hand. However, it didn’t have any functionality.