In order to provide vibrant learning environments for all students, it is important for schools and districts to translate the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) into a guaranteed and viable curriculum.
New and experienced teachers, instructional coaches and other school leaders gathered over the summer to work on the district's curriculum maps – a key step in the district's ongoing curriculum development process.
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) was awarded a five-year, almost $55 million Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The funding will be used to advance literacy skills for preschool through grade 12 with an emphasis on disadvantaged children, including children living in poverty, English learners and children with disabilities.
How can educators of all grades and content areas engage students in meaningful, relevant reading and writing?
In this new role, my aim is to serve our children by working with each of you. We are all teachers of reading and writing, regardless of our content area expertise.
Officials with the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) provided an update on high-quality instructional resources, accountability cut scores and the Kentucky School Report Card release dates during the Superintendents Webcast on Oct. 17.
Barbourville Independent was one of nine school districts selected for a two-year pilot program using $2 million in federal American Rescue Plan and Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) funds to help them implement high-quality instructional resources aligned with Kentucky's academic standards and include research-based materials.
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Teachers Advisory Council (TAC) heard during its Dec. 14 meeting how designing a high-quality local curriculum can support standards implementation and promote student equity.
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Principals Advisory Council (PrAC) heard about new statewide family engagement resources during its virtual meeting on Dec. 7.