KDE announces recipients of Read to Achieve grant awards
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has announced the recipients of the 2026 Read to Achieve (RTA) grant awards.
Kentucky Reading Academies shows early progress toward improving early literacy for Kentucky’s students
The Kentucky Department of Education’s Kentucky Reading Academies have rapidly advanced literacy outcomes for early learners since the professional learning program began three years ago, according to a new report from a third-party evaluator.
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.
District Spotlight: Redefining Learning: How JCPS is Aligning Vision and Resources to Transform Student Literacy
Through Journey to Success, JCPS envisions vibrant, student-centered experiences where learners show what they know in multiple ways.
Spotlight on Oldham County: Aligning Professional Learning with High-Quality Instructional Resources
When Oldham County launched its district-wide effort to implement high-quality instructional resources (HQIRs) K-5 in English language arts, leaders knew that deep, curriculum-based professional learning would be essential to ensuring success. Through intentional planning, cross-role collaboration, and ongoing feedback loops, the district created a coherent system to support teachers with meaningful professional learning tied directly to their instructional resources.
KDE’s Summer Boost program to provide books and other resources in 34 districts
Thirty-four districts and 35 sites will be participating in the 2025 Summer Boost: Reading and Mathematics Program, a partnership between the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) Office of Teaching and Learning and the Summer Food Service Program.
Kentucky superintendents hear update on numeracy initiatives, high-quality instructional resources
Representatives with the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Teaching and Learning presented during the KDE Superintendents Webcast on March 11, including an update on numeracy initiatives.
KBE’s Kevin C. Brown Strategic Priority Award presented to Rowan County Schools
Rowan County Schools was named the winner of the Kentucky Board of Education’s (KBE’s) 2024 Kevin C. Brown Strategic Priority Award at its Feb. 6 regular meeting.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History hosts History School Book Club
History School Book Club is a perfect resource for any high school student looking for a fun way to explore American history.
Kentucky awarded a $55 million federal grant to advance statewide literacy outcomes
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) was awarded a five-year, almost $55 million Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The funding will be used to advance literacy skills for preschool through grade 12 with an emphasis on disadvantaged children, including children living in poverty, English learners and children with disabilities.