Senate Bill 263 (2026) amended KRS 160.125 to create the school of innovation pilot project, which runs until June 30, 2028. For the 2027-2028 school year, two Kentucky schools may each receive up to $2.5 million through the school of innovation pilot project.
Molly Seifert, an English teacher at Beechwood High School (Beechwood Independent) with 26 years of experience in the classroom, was named the 2027 Kentucky Teacher of the Year during a ceremony in Frankfort on Sept. 9.
With the 2027 Kentucky Teacher of the Year ceremony on Sept. 9, now is a perfect time to highlight just how special the educators in Kentucky are to the communities they call home.
Nominations for the 2027 Kentucky Teacher of the Year awards are open and will close on Jan. 2, 2026.