Kentucky Board of Education members approve goals, legislative priorities
Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) members affirmed their goals and legislative priorities for the 2025-2026 school year during the KBE meeting on Oct. 1-2.
LSAC members discuss new regulations on waiver requests, school improvement and bus safety
Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) staff members presented a series of proposed policies and administrative regulation changes to members of the Local Superintendents Advisory Council (LSAC) during the LSAC meeting on July 29.
Marion County’s Harper Blake becomes next Kentucky Board of Education non-voting student member
Harper Blake, a junior at Marion County High School, is the newest non-voting student member of the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE).
Alfonso De Torres Núñez begins tenure as Kentucky Board of Education nonvoting teacher member
Alfonso De Torres Núñez began his journey in Kentucky in 2009, after he immigrated from his home country of Spain to Christian County through Kentucky’s international teacher programs.
Danville’s Harold McKinney brings extensive public service knowledge to the Kentucky Board of Education
Gov. Andy Beshear named McKinney to the KBE in March to complete a term that ends on April 14, 2028. He represents the 3rd Supreme Court District.
Kentucky Board of Education advances discussion on assessment and accountability framework and EPSB during June meeting
Members of the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) met with members of the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) during the KBE meeting June 4-5.
KDE’s Chris Williams receives 2025 Teresa Perry Compassion Award
Chris Williams, an education program consultant with the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Assessment and Accountability, Assessment Communication Branch, received the 2025 Teresa Perry Compassion Award during the Kentucky Board of Education meeting on June 5.
KBE presents David Karem Award for Excellence in Education Policy to Robin Fields Kinney
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) awarded the 2025 David Karem Award for Excellence in Education Policy to former Interim Commissioner of Education Robin Fields Kinney during its June 5 meeting.
KBE names Marty Pollio and Michael Griffin as winners of the 2025 Robinson Award
Each year, the KBE gives the Robinson Award to a Kentuckian or a Kentucky organization demonstrating extraordinary efforts and contributions in educational diversity and equity.
New assessment and accountability framework unveiled during Kentucky United We Learn Council meeting
Representatives with the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) presented the next framework to revamp the Commonwealth’s assessment and accountability systems following a series of town halls during the Kentucky United We Learn Council meeting on March 20.