Sugg seeks continuity on return to Shelby County
Becoming superintendent of Shelby County Schools was a return to familiar ground for Sally Sugg.
Veterans turning to teaching get tools for the classroom
The Kentucky Department of Education and the University of Louisville held a symposium for veterans who are pursuing a career in education.
Smoothing an alternative pathway for CTE teachers
The Kentucky Department of Education’s New Teacher Institute plays an important role in training and retaining CTE teachers who come from the workforce.
Commissioner Lewis talks recruiting and retaining teachers with the TAC
The Teachers Advisory Council met to discuss the resources available on KyStandards.org. Education Commissioner Wayne Lewis also spoke to the TAC in a question-and-answer forum.
Retired teachers help raise the bar at Spottsville
Spottsville Elementary School, a 2018 National Blue Ribbon School in Henderson County, is providing interventions to all students in mathematics and reading.
State awarded $9 million grant to improve mental health services in schools
The Kentucky Department of Education, in partnership with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services’ Department of Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities, announced May 9 the award of a $9 million federal grant to increase awareness of mental health issues among Kentucky students across the state and in three pilot school districts.
Five Kentucky schools win Blue Ribbon honors
The U. S. Department of Education named five Kentucky public schools as 2018 National Blue Ribbon Schools, based on their overall academic excellence.
Four Kentuckians attend national teacher leadership forum
A team of four Kentucky educators attended the MBA Research National Leadership Forum Jan. 26-29 in Columbus, Ohio.
Preschool librarian transforming practice
Henderson County's Rhea Isenberg said applying to become National Board certified pushed her to rethink what an effective library media program looks like.
Kentucky Board of Education approves budget, legislative priorities
At its meeting in Frankfort Dec. 6, the Kentucky Board of Education approved its budget and legislative priorities for the 2018 session of the General Assembly, among other items.