KDE unveils new local accountability toolkit to superintendents during webcast
Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) staff members unveiled a new tool to help districts with local accountability during the Superintendents Webcast on Sept. 9.
Twelve new members selected for KDE’s 2025-2026 Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council
Twelve public high school students have been named as new members of the 2025-2026 Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council, joining nine returning members.
Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell on the importance of All In for Ag Education Week
Kentucky’s second statewide Agriculture Education Week will be more than teaching students where their food, fuel, and fiber come from. Like the first All In for Ag Education Week last spring, the fall version will also introduce them to career opportunities that agriculture offers and will seek to inspire them to be a part of its future.
KDE names 10 educators to 2025-2026 Kentucky Innovative Teacher Fellowship
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Division of Innovation has announced the selection of 10 educators for the 2025-2026 Kentucky Innovative Teacher Fellowship program.
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.
Kentucky Department of Education launches KY Learning Hub for high-quality professional learning
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is proud to announce the launch of the KY Learning Hub, a free professional learning platform available to all Kentucky educators.
Fairdale High School students’ STLP state championship project rewards student participation in school activities
Fairdale High School (Jefferson County) students helped boost student participation in school activities through an application they created called the Paw Print.
Kentucky Department of Education recognizes 11 schools as Spotlight Schools for excellence and innovation
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is proud to announce 11 schools across the Commonwealth have been selected as Spotlight Schools, a recognition highlighting their exceptional academic performance, innovative practices and commitment to student success.
New VR experience will allow Kentucky students with disabilities to experience virtual field trips to learn about careers
Kentucky students with disabilities at three area technology centers will soon be able to explore career opportunities via virtual reality field trips.
Kentucky earns top federal rating for special education implementation for 16th consecutive year
The U.S. Department of Education’s (USED’s) Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services has once again recognized Kentucky as meeting the requirements and purposes of Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), marking the 16th consecutive year the state has earned the highest possible rating.