Two Kentucky schools named U.S. Department of Education 2024 Green Ribbon Schools
The Green Ribbon Schools initiative is a federal recognition aimed at promoting school sustainability.
Kentucky Board of Education hosts student showcase of defenses of learning
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) and the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) Office of Continuous Improvement and Support hosted a showcase of student defenses of learning during the KBE regular meeting on June 5-6.
Eleven new members selected for KDE’s 2024-2025 Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council
Eleven Kentucky public high school students have been named new members to the 2024-2025 Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) announced May 20.
Fayette County cafeteria worker celebrates nearly 58 years at Stonewall Elementary School
School Lunch Hero Day is celebrated on May 3, celebrated annually since 2013, and was designated by the School Nutrition Association as an opportunity for parents, students, school staff and communities to thank those who provide healthy meals to nearly 30 million of America’s students each school day.
Two Kentucky schools named U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools
The U.S. Department of Education announced two Kentucky schools – Arlington Elementary (Fayette County) and Robert D. Johnson Elementary (Fort Thomas Independent) – have earned the 2024 Green Ribbon Schools award.
KDE’s Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council discusses substance and vaping use in schools, student voice
Members of the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council discussed substance and vaping use within schools and student voice during their meeting on April 24.
Educator Spotlight: Sara Heather Peyton
Sara Heather Peyton, a history teacher at Rowan County High School and a 2024 Kentucky Teacher Achievement Award winner, has spent 13 years in the classroom. She started her career at Leestown Middle (Fayette County) in 1998, but after three years teaching, she spent the next decade at home with her family.
Fayette County’s Judy Edens receives 2024 Kentucky Education Support Staff Professional Award
Judy Edens, also known as Mrs. Judy, is the lead custodian and has been a part of Breckinridge Elementary for the past 17 years. On Feb. 9, she was honored with the 2023-2024 Kentucky Education Support Staff Professional (KESSP) Award.
Students from 13 pathways participate in 2024 Career and Technical Education Showcase
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE's) Office of Career and Technical Education (OCTE) hosted a showcase of 13 different career and technical education (CTE) pathways on Feb. 7 to celebrate CTE Month.
Lafayette High School earns Family Friendly Schools certification for second straight year
Lafayette takes pride in being acknowledged for this honorable award.