Fletcher confirmed as next commissioner of education by Kentucky Senate
The Kentucky Senate approved Robbie Fletcher, Ed.D., to be the Commonwealth’s next commissioner of education.
Nominations open for 2024 Teresa Perry Compassion Award
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is accepting nominations for the 2024 Teresa Perry Compassion Award.
KDE launches Kentucky Innovation Guide to help districts develop innovative practices
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has released the Kentucky Innovation Guide, a new resource detailing the innovative work happening in Kentucky schools to create vibrant learning experiences for students and a sense of collaboration with the community.
Family Partnership Council discusses chronic absenteeism and recommendations to KDE
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Family Partnership Council discussed initiatives to support student attendance and recommendations to KDE at the council’s March 19 meeting.
KDE seeking recommendations for Kentucky Exemplary Educators Program
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is seeking recommendations of exemplary educators and leaders in the Commonwealth’s public schools to join the 2024 Kentucky Exemplary Educators Program (KEEP).
KDE’s Commissioner’s Teacher Advisory Council discusses artificial intelligence, educator well-being
Members of the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Commissioner’s Teachers Advisory Council (TAC) discussed artificial intelligence (AI) and educator well-being during their meeting on March 7.
KDE seeks reviewers for mini-grant applications
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is seeking qualified individuals to review Reading Diagnostic and Intervention Fund (RDIF) mini-grant applications.
Two Kentucky schools earn National Banner status with Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools
Larry Ryle High School (Boone County) and Eastern High School (Jefferson County) earned the distinction of becoming a Special Olympics Unified Champion National Banner School.
We Need To Start with WHO and WHY
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Save the Date: Persistence to Graduation Summit 2024
Mark your calendars to attend the annual Persistence to Graduation Summit. Hosted by the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) Division of Student Success, the summit will be held June 11-12 at the Hilton in downtown Lexington.