At the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), we have made our priorities clear over the past several years with the United We Learn vision for public education: creating vibrant learning experiences for students, encouraging innovation in our schools, and collaborating with our communities.
Members of the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE), during the board’s virtual meeting on Sept. 2, approved their legislative priorities and discussed the board’s responsibilities regarding the additional budget request (ABR) process.
Molly Seifert, an English teacher at Beechwood High School (Beechwood Independent) with 26 years of experience in the classroom, was named the 2027 Kentucky Teacher of the Year during a ceremony in Frankfort on Sept. 9.
Minter was appointed to the KBE by Gov. Andy Beshear on July 30 to replace Lee Todd, whose term expired. Minter’s term expires Apr. 14, 2030.
Under KRS 156.161, a school district may request a school of innovation designation through waivers for schools or programs for the purpose of providing innovative educational opportunities to students.
Members of the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) made several suggestions regarding Kentucky’s new assessment and accountability systems during the KBE meeting Aug. 5-6.
Former Lyon County Director of Special Education Miranda B. Reed and the Oldham County Schools Exceptional Children Services Program were presented with the 2026 Grissom Award for Innovation in Special Education at the Kentucky Board of Education’s (KBE’s) meeting on Aug. 6.
The new school year always brings excitement for the opportunities our students will have as they continue to grow within our communities.
Stephanie Phillips, a family consumer sciences teacher at Paul Blazer High School (Ashland Independent), is the newest non-voting teacher member of the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE).
Members of the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) provided feedback on potential changes to Kentucky teacher certification during the EPSB’s meeting on June 22.