The arts bring students to school
In Kentucky, chronic absenteeism is a significant barrier to academic success, especially for students in rural areas and those facing economic hardships.
Kentucky Board of Education subcommittee begins work on Portrait of Learner/Graduate statewide model
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) Portrait of Learner/Graduate Subcommittee met for the first time on May 16 to begin taking steps to create a vision statement describing what a learner should know and be able to do before they graduate high school.
Kentucky Board of Education discusses state’s path to Profile of a Graduate
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) is taking steps to create a statewide Profile of a Graduate, which is a vision statement describing what a learner should know and be able to do before they graduate high school.
KDE releases assessment and accountability FAQ guidance
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Assessment and Accountability (OAA), in conjunction with the Office of Career and Technical Education (OCTE), released a new frequently asked questions (FAQ) guidance document on March 29.
SCAAC recommends changes to proposed weights in Kentucky’s accountability system
During its Jan. 19 virtual meeting, members of the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE)'s School Curriculum, Assessment and Accountability Council (SCAAC) approved a motion to the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) that would adjust the recommended weights in the state’s accountability system.
Kentucky Board of Education discusses amendment to accountability system, developing new vision and mission
The Kentucky Board of Education met for a special virtual meeting Nov. 6 to discuss the impact on Kentucky’s accountability system resulting from the enaction of Senate Bill 158 (2020).
State board of education votes to settle student funding dispute
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) adopted a final order on Oct. 7 that settles a long-running dispute between the Pineville Independent and Bell County school districts.
Revisions to Kentucky’s ESSA plan available for public comment
Kentucky's Consolidated State Plan to implement the requirements under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), has been revised.
Elevating Evidence is ‘really just what good educators do’
The Kentucky Department of Education is helping schools meet the evidence-based requirements in the Every Student Succeeds Act.
Revisions to Kentucky’s ESSA plan available for public comment
Under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which was passed by Congress in 2015 to replace the No Child Left Behind Act, state education agencies are required to submit a plan detailing the implementation of the law and how federal education dollars will be spent.