New Berea Independent Superintendent Ryan Neaves enters district with forward-looking mindset
Ryan Neaves is bringing a wealth of expertise in climate and culture to his new role of superintendent at the Berea Independent School District.
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.
Kentucky special education directors, KSD principal and Purpose in Action Parker Hannifin Collaboration team receive 2024 Grissom Award
Leaders of the Purpose in Action Parker Hannifin Collaboration Team were presented with the 2024 Grissom Award for Innovation in Special Education at the Kentucky Board of Education’s (KBE’s) meeting on Aug. 8.
KDE’s School Counselor Advisory Council discusses mental health and suicide prevention
The Kentucky Department of Education’s School Counselor Advisory Council (SCAC) held its first meeting of the year on Sept. 28 to discuss suicide prevention in Kentucky.
Berea Community Elementary celebrates Family Friendly Schools certification
This process came to fruition because of the community helpers that were aligned with the school as well as the amazing people working inside the school.
Twenty-seven new members selected for KDE’s 2023-2024 School Counselor Advisory Council
Twenty-seven school counselors have been named as new members of the 2023-2024 School Counselor Advisory Council, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) announced on July 24.
Woodford County and Berea Independent high school students are changing the landscape of accessibility
Planners for the event invited two schools – Woodford County High School and Berea Community High School – to design a new work cell with Parker Hannifin that will better serve employees with disabilities.
Kentucky United We Learn Council brings broad stakeholder voice to learning in the state
The Kentucky United We Learn Council, designed to support the state’s vision for the future of public education in Kentucky known as United We Learn, met for the first time in Frankfort on Nov. 29 as part of a two-day convening.
Kentucky superintendents hear update on deeper learning initiative
Kentucky's public schools are increasingly shifting their focus to more practical learning experiences, engaging students in deeper lesson plans that build off prior knowledge and help students apply what they learn to real-world challenges.
Kentucky school districts, Fortune 250 employer celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month
National Disability Employment Awareness Month, which is observed in October, celebrates the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities and showcases supportive, inclusive employment policies and practices.