Registration open for 2026 Kentucky Reads to Succeed Summer Conference
Registration is now open for the third-annual Kentucky Reads to Succeed Summer Conference taking place at the Galt House in Louisville June 8-9.
Kentucky Reads to Succeed Summer Conference registration coming soon, early hotel booking underway
Mark your calendars and watch for registration to open soon for the third-annual Kentucky Reads to Succeed Summer Conference taking place at the Galt House in Louisville June 8-9.
Kentucky Reading Academies shows early progress toward improving early literacy for Kentucky’s students
The Kentucky Department of Education’s Kentucky Reading Academies have rapidly advanced literacy outcomes for early learners since the professional learning program began three years ago, according to a new report from a third-party evaluator.
EPSB outlines goals and legislative priorities
Members of the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) approved a list of legislative priorities and goals for the upcoming year during their meeting on Dec. 17.
Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board approves assessment options for educators
The Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) approved an extension of expanded assessment options for educators seeking a teaching certificate during its Dec. 11 EPSB meeting.
KDE Spotlight: Christie Biggerstaff
Christie Biggerstaff’s career goals have always been dedicated to Kentucky’s education system and helping students achieve success.
Kentucky’s Education Professional Standards Board discusses commissioner search, early literacy assessments
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) sought more feedback on the search for a new education commissioner during the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) meeting on Oct. 9.
New Kentucky Reading League chapter to host informational meeting
A new Reading League chapter is coming to the Commonwealth! An awareness meeting for the Kentucky chapter of the Reading League will be hosted virtually on Sept. 27, at 7 p.m. ET.
Shifting Practices: How LETRS training impacted an educator’s structured literacy journey
KDE is providing access to Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS), as part of the Kentucky Reading Academies. LETRS is a two-year, in-depth, job-embedded professional learning series; it is not a program.
KDE provides ARP ESSER funding to support tutoring programs in Jefferson and Fayette counties
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is providing two out-of-school programs in Jefferson and Fayette counties with $500,000 each in federal funds this summer.