Kentucky students represent the Commonwealth at 2025 SkillsUSA Championships
Kentucky students took home several awards during the 2025 SkillsUSA Championships in Atlanta on June 23-27.
Kentucky FCCLA members and advisers represent the Commonwealth at 2025 FCCLA National Leadership Conference
A group of 380 Kentucky FCCLA members and advisers joined more than 10,000 Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) student members, advisers and guests at the Orlando Convention Center in July to participate in the annual National Leadership Conference (NLC).
New VR experience will allow Kentucky students with disabilities to experience virtual field trips to learn about careers
Kentucky students with disabilities at three area technology centers will soon be able to explore career opportunities via virtual reality field trips.
Kentucky one of five states to participate in Middle School Career Learning Network grant program
Kentucky is participating in a new national grant program – called the Middle School Career Impact and Learning Network – which will help establish the gold standard for what middle school career exploration should look like.
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.
Apprenticeship sessions highlight pathways to strengthening Kentucky’s teacher pipeline
Educator apprenticeships provide a structured way for aspiring teachers to gain hands-on experience while working toward certification, a common model in other industries but is now being applied to education.
Fire science career and technical education pathway continues to expand in Kentucky
Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, two additional schools will introduce fire science courses, expanding the list of institutions offering the career and technical education (CTE) pathway.
Creekside Elementary School kicks off All In for Ag Education Week
The agriculture program at Creekside Elementary allows students in grades K-5 to participate in a variety of different agriculture-related activities.