The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is proud to announce the selection of several alternative education programs across the Commonwealth as 2025 Programs of Distinction. These programs have demonstrated exceptional commitment to student success through innovative and effective practices, personalized learning and strong community partnerships.
Kentucky FFA was well represented at the 98th Annual National FFA Convention, which was held Oct. 29-Nov. 1 in Indianapolis. More than 73,000 FFA members, advisors and guests attended the convention, which is the largest youth organization gathering in the United States.
Superintendent Damon Fleming of Hopkins County Schools brings a strong foundation of academic and professional experience to the role.
Students from across the Commonwealth gathered at the Kentucky State Fair on Aug. 18 to compete in the first-ever School Garden Salsa Challenge.
Students at Madisonville North Hopkins High School (Hopkins County) are building a health clinic in a shipping container for a rural village in Liberia.
Browning Springs Middle School and Madisonville North Hopkins High School in Hopkins County are embracing creativity through a free art program for students.
Kentucky FFA’s Caroline Groth of the Locust Trace Chapter (Fayette County) was elected as the 2024-2025 Eastern Region vice president for the National FFA Organization at the 97th annual National FFA Convention on Oct. 23-26 in Indianapolis.
The Hopkins County school district was named the winner of the Kentucky Board of Education’s (KBE’s) 2023 Kevin C. Brown Strategic Priority Award at its Feb. 7 regular meeting.
Four Kentucky educators have been named as finalists for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) award.
I had the privilege in September of presiding over my first in-person Kentucky Teacher of the Year ceremony at the Kentucky State Capitol Rotunda. There are two parts of my job that I find the most enjoyable. The first is when I get to visit classrooms and see our students deeply involved in learning.