Interim Joint Committee on Education

Lawmakers discuss assessment and accountability framework with KDE, district leaders

Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher, leaders with the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), and superintendents Jesse Bacon of Bullitt County and Brian Creasman of Fleming County discussed the latest innovations around assessment and accountability, as well as the latest framework to revamp the Commonwealth’s systems, with state lawmakers during the Interim Joint Committee on Education meeting on June 3.

By Joe Ragusa|2025-06-06T08:03:54-04:00June 6, 2025|

Commissioner Fletcher outlines priorities during Interim Joint Committee on Education meeting

Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher detailed his priorities for the job as well as his experiences during his first months at the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) with lawmakers at the Interim Joint Committee on Education meeting on Aug. 20.

By Joe Ragusa|2024-08-20T17:58:27-04:00August 20, 2024|

KDE reviews Kentucky School Report Card with state legislators

Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) officials reviewed the just-released accountability data on the Kentucky School Report Card for the 2022-2023 academic year at the Interim Joint Committee on Education meeting on Nov. 1.

By Staff|2023-11-03T17:13:15-04:00November 3, 2023|

KDE, KBE present vision for innovation and accountability to Interim Joint Committee on Education

Officials with the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) and the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) presented an overview on assessment and accountability and discussed how the agency is innovating for the future during the June 6 meeting of the Interim Joint Committee on Education.

By Rosalind Turner|2023-06-07T09:57:44-04:00June 7, 2023|

Education Commissioner Jason E. Glass discusses teacher shortages with Interim Joint Committee on Education

As the country continues to face challenges in recruiting and retaining teachers, Kentucky Education Commissioner and Chief Learner Jason E. Glass and others from the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) presented before the Interim Joint Committee on Education on June 7 to discuss how to increase and maintain the state’s teacher workforce.

By Jacqueline Thompson|2022-06-07T17:55:53-04:00June 7, 2022|

Critical race theory in Kentucky schools discussed at Interim Joint Committee on Education

As the national conversation surrounding critical race theory continues to escalate, Kentucky Commissioner of Education Jason E. Glass urged the Interim Joint Committee on Education to remain committed to providing an equitable education to all students.

By Jacob Perkins|2021-07-06T17:09:36-04:00July 6, 2021|

Commissioner Jason E. Glass’ statement to Kentucky Interim Joint Committee on Education on July 6, 2021

Thank you, Madam Chair and members of the committee. I appreciate the opportunity to speak to you today virtually and regret that I am not in person to do so as our family has a long-standing tradition of vacationing together this week.

By Jason Glass|2021-07-06T12:24:03-04:00July 6, 2021|

KDE staff stresses importance of early literacy initiatives during Interim Joint Committee on Education meeting

Staff from the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) presented to the General Assembly’s Interim Joint Committee on Education on Nov. 12 about the necessity of early literacy initiatives in the Commonwealth.

By Jacob Perkins|2020-11-13T08:27:04-05:00November 12, 2020|

Interim Joint Committee on Education hears from KDE, stakeholders on reopening schools amid COVID-19

At its July 7 meeting, the Kentucky General Assembly’s Interim Joint Committee on Education heard updates regarding reopening schools amid the COVID-19 pandemic from the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), along with other Kentucky education leaders and the commissioner of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA).

By Sky Carroll|2021-03-31T14:49:31-04:00July 7, 2020|

Interim Joint Committee on Education hears from KDE, superintendents on return to in-person instruction

At its June 2 meeting, the Kentucky General Assembly’s Interim Joint Committee on Education heard concerns from superintendents about how to safely but efficiently return to in-person instruction in the fall amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Sky Carroll|2020-06-02T19:31:38-04:00June 2, 2020|