Shining a spotlight on some of the best educators in Kentucky
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.
Kentucky announces 2026 JROTC Instructors of the Year
The Kentucky Department of Education’s Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) Directorate, in coordination with the U.S. Army Cadet Command’s 7th Brigade, is proud to announce the 2026 Kentucky JROTC Instructors of the Year.
Educators selected for fifth cohort of Kentucky Innovative Teacher Fellowship
This distinguished group of teachers will continue advancing the vision of United We Learn by implementing innovative instructional practices, engaging in meaningful professional learning, and fostering collaboration to transform teaching and learning across Kentucky classrooms to provide vibrant learning experiences for all Kentucky students.
Nine Kentucky educators named 2027 Teacher Achievement Award winners
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) announced nine Kentucky educators as recipients of the 2027 Kentucky Teacher Achievement Awards. These teachers are also nominees for the 2027 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Award, which will be announced in September.
KDE’s Summer Boost program to provide books and other resources in 34 districts
Thirty-five sites in 34 school districts will be participating in the 2026 Summer Boost: Reading and Mathematics Program, a partnership between the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) and the Summer Food Service Program.
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.
KDE names 10 educators to 2025-2026 Kentucky Innovative Teacher Fellowship
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Division of Innovation has announced the selection of 10 educators for the 2025-2026 Kentucky Innovative Teacher Fellowship program.
Kincaid promoted to superintendent of Menifee County
Joshua Kincaid, the new superintendent of Menifee County, says he’s looking forward to “exciting times for Menifee County.”
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.
KDE’s Summer Boost program to provide books and other resources in 34 districts
Thirty-four districts and 35 sites will be participating in the 2025 Summer Boost: Reading and Mathematics Program, a partnership between the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) Office of Teaching and Learning and the Summer Food Service Program.