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.
Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters receives KBE’s 2025 Kelly Award for Business and Education Partnership
The Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters (IKORCC) was presented with the Kentucky Board of Education’s (KBE’s) 2025 Kelly Award for Business and Partnership at its Oct. 2 meeting.
Former student Kentucky Board of Education member honored with NASBE Distinguished Student Service Award
The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) will present the Distinguished Student Service Award to Preston Graham, a former non-voting student member of the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE). NASBE created this award in 2023 to recognize the dedication and education policy impact of student representatives on state boards of education.
Kentucky Board of Education discusses recent KDE audit, welcomes new non-voting members
Members of the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) discussed the results of a $1.2 million special examination of the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) conducted by the Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts (APA) during the KBE meeting on Aug. 6-7. The second day of the KBE meeting was held on location at the Paul Sawyier Public Library in Frankfort.
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.
Teachers Advisory Council discusses Portrait of a Learner, defenses of learning and new assessment and accountability framework
Representatives with the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Division of Innovation met with members of the Teachers Advisory Council to discuss the Portrait of a Learner and defenses of learning during the Teachers Advisory Council meeting on June 10.
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.