Teachers Advisory Council gives feedback on Stay Interview Initiative
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Teachers Advisory Council answered questions and gave feedback on the new Stay Interview Initiative during their meeting on Dec. 12.
Kentucky Board of Education discusses recent assessment and accountability results, focuses on student achievement
Kentucky Board of Education members discussed Kentucky’s latest assessment and accountability results, along with efforts to improve education outcomes and potential next steps, during their meeting on Dec. 3-4.
KDE’s Allison Johnson named 2025 Kevin M. Noland/Mary Ann Miller Award winner
Allison Johnson, assistant program administrator in the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Special Education and Early Learning’s Transition Education Unit, was named the recipient of the 2025 Kevin M. Noland-Mary Ann Miller Award at the Dec. 4 Kentucky Board of Education meeting.
LSAC recommends approval of revisions to internal accounting regulations
Members of the Local Superintendents Advisory Council (LSAC) recommended approval of revisions to 702 KAR 3:130, regulations for internal accounting for school activity funds, during their meeting on Nov. 25.
Superintendents hear update on assessment and accountability framework during webcast
Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher and members of the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) presented information about the Model Framework 4.0, which would revamp the Commonwealth’s assessment and accountability systems, during the Superintendents Webcast on Nov. 18.
KBE Vice Chair Lu S. Young named to NASBE Board of Directors
Lu S. Young, vice chair of the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE), has been elected to the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) Board of Directors.
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.