Kentucky School for the Blind moves forward with in-person learning, summer school
In a year full of unique challenges, Kentucky School for the Blind (KSB) students and staff continue to persist through the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year.
Louisville nonprofit donates face masks to Kentucky School for the Blind
Like schools throughout the Commonwealth, the Kentucky School for the Blind (KSB) was excited to begin welcoming students back to campus in March. After nearly a year of virtual learning, KSB students and staff returned to the Louisville campus, but within a month the school faced a problem. It was running low on masks.
KBE hears about ESSER III funding, student’s perspective on pandemic learning
During their April 7 meeting, the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) heard an update on the third round of federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding, which is on its way to Kentucky school districts.
KBE approves changes to state accountability system, furthers discussion on assessments
The Kentucky Board of Education voted to approve changes to the state’s accountability system recommended by the Kentucky Department of Education during its Feb. 3 regular meeting.
Students may return to Kentucky School for the Blind on March 1
The state School for the Blind may reopen to in-person classes on March 1 for students who wish to return, but will continue offering virtual classes for others.
KDE’s Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council discusses return date for in-person classes
Opinions are mixed among members of the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council (SAC) on whether Kentucky schools should be allowed to resume in-person classes in January, and on who should make that decision.
Gretta Hylton wins Kentucky Department of Education’s 2020 Noland/Miller award
KDE Associate Commissioner Gretta Hylton receives this year’s Kevin M. Noland/MaryAnn Miller Award for her work with exceptional children and ensuring compliance with state and federal standards.
Commissioner Glass meets with Kentucky principals, discusses back-to-school
Kentucky’s Education Commissioner and Chief Learner Jason E. Glass was introduced to the Principals Advisory Council during its first quarter meeting on Oct. 8.
Three Kentucky students compete in national Braille competition
Three Kentucky students competed in the Braille Institute’s National Braille Challenge Competition and were recognized during a July 31 virtual awards celebration.
Local Superintendents Advisory members approve recommendation to state board on leave, school calendar emergency regulations
Members of the Local Superintendents Advisory Council approved recommendation of emergency regulations to the Kentucky Board of Education during a virtual meeting July 28 that will give districts more flexibility.