During the Superintendents Webcast on Oct. 13, leaders with the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) provided information about new reporting requirements under House Bill 257 (2026).
Tyler Saylor, an English language arts and Senior Seminar instructor at Harlan High School (Harlan Independent), has launched a new scholarship initiative aimed at encouraging and supporting future educators in Kentucky.
Members of the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) spoke with GoTeachKY Ambassadors about interviews they conducted to learn more about why educators decide to stay in the classroom during the EPSB meeting on April 21.
Jessica Talley, an English language arts teacher at Mt. Washington Middle School in Bullitt County, writes about vibrant learning experiences.
Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) members dug deeper into data from Kentucky’s assessment and accountability results during the virtual KBE meeting Feb. 4-5, including a discussion on student group performance trends and how to address achievement gaps.
While our public schools cannot eliminate every obstacle rural poverty creates, targeted strategies and strong community partnerships can help bridge critical gaps for students and families.
Perhaps the most joyful part of the role of education commissioner is the ability to show thanks to so many people who are involved in educating and supporting our children across the Commonwealth.
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Teachers Advisory Council answered questions and gave feedback on the new Stay Interview Initiative during their meeting on Dec. 12.
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) publicly released assessment and accountability data for the 2024-2025 school year on Nov. 19, as required by state statute and the federal Every Student Succeeds Act, showing students performed better in 2025 than they have in recent years across several grade levels and subjects.
Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) staff presented data on the 2025 Kentucky Educator Shortage Survey to school superintendents during the Superintendents Webcast on Oct. 14.