LSAC tables Kentucky accountability discussion, schedules special meeting
Members of the Local Superintendents Advisory Council heard from Kentucky Department of Education staff about recommended changes to Kentucky’s accountability system.
Harrison County’s Robert Walker and Barren County’s Shelly Thomas to represent Kentucky for the 2020 RISE Award
Two educational support staff members have been selected for the national 2020 Recognizing Inspirational School Employees (RISE) Award.
Kentucky FFA members excel at National FFA Convention
Kentucky FFA was well represented at the 93rd Annual National FFA Convention, held virtually Oct. 27-29. More than 100,000 FFA members, advisers and supporters registered for the event, which also was broadcast live on RFD TV.
Interim Commissioner Kevin C. Brown’s April 10 letter to families
It has been just over a month since Kentucky’s first case of COVID-19 was confirmed, and it has been the longest month of many of our lives. We had no idea when that announcement was made on March 6 how our lives were about to change and we still don’t know when they’ll return to something close to normal.
How Harrison County handled being the first Kentucky school district impacted by COVID-19
Harry Burchett, superintendent of Harrison County schools, explains how he and his staff handled being the first Kentucky school district to cease in-person classes because of COVID-19.
Gov. Beshear asks superintendents to be prepared for school closures
In an hour-long phone call with Kentucky superintendents and Kentucky Department of Education leadership on March 11, Gov. Andy Beshear asked education leaders to be prepared to close in response to widespread concern regarding the spread of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Interim Commissioner Kevin C. Brown’s March 8 letter regarding COVID-19
As the situation around the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) evolves and more cases are discovered across the state, I want you to know that the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) continues to work closely with the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) to provide accurate information so we can strengthen our preparedness and response efforts to our schools and districts.
Business is booming at Harrison County ATC
A program that was in danger of being eliminated less than two years ago has seen swift and sharp growth thanks to the efforts of a nontraditional teacher.
A team approach to helping students succeed
Harrison County’s multi-layered approach to getting students to graduation has helped students stay in school and stay on track.
Kentucky CTE demonstrates award-winning leadership
Kentucky’s national leadership in Career and Technical Education (CTE) was recognized recently with several awards presented at the Career Tech Vision 2016 Conference, and the accompanying conferences of the National Association of Agriculture Educators and the National Association of Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences.