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A group of 45 Kentuckians representing various aspects of the state’s education community have been selected to serve on the Kentucky Coalition for Advancing Education, Education Commissioner Jason E. Glass announced June 1.

The School Counselor Advisory Council (SCAC) heard from the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Chief Equity Officer Thomas Woods-Tucker about ways to tackle racial disparities, including earlier intervention and extra instruction.

Forty-four Kentucky schools are among those recognized nationwide as 2020 America’s Healthiest Schools.

As a student, Chris Bentzel wishes he would’ve had a little more guidance on taking advantage of opportunities and making wise decisions for his future. As the new superintendent for Christian County Schools, he wants to fully support students to help prepare them for their future.

Alvis Johnson, a member of the Kentucky Board of Education, was the first in his family to graduate high school and the first to go to college. He spent 28 years in public education as a teacher, coach and administrator.

The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) voted at its regular meeting Feb. 4 to grant waivers to school boards wishing to hold off on 12 hours of charter school authorizer training until they receive a charter school application.

Kentucky Education Commissioner Wayne D. Lewis is convening a task force charged with making recommendations on improving the process of developing quality curriculum for Kentucky's public schools.

Students came to the national SkillsUSA conference for the competition, and they benefitted from the experience no matter where they finished.

Working closely with students and their families helps to ensure the success of students in some of the state’s top alternative programs.

In an effort to recognize the work of educators and programs that serve students with a variety of learning needs, the Kentucky Department of Education has named 10 Alternative Programs of Distinction.