Kentucky students and graduates commit to careers in the STEM field at Going Pro signing event
Kentucky students and graduates signed on to careers in career and technical education (CTE) at this year’s Going Pro signing day event on March 31.
Feedback sought on Kentucky draft Mathematics Standards and assessment blueprints
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is seeking feedback on the draft Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Mathematics and the assessment blueprints.
Feeling thankful for Kentucky’s educators and support staff as we ring in the new year
Perhaps the most joyful part of the role of education commissioner is the ability to show thanks to so many people who are involved in educating and supporting our children across the Commonwealth.
Barren County teacher created prosthetic hand for his student using school’s 3D printing lab
About four years ago, Red Cross Elementary School Teacher Scott Johnson noticed one of his kindergarten students was wearing a rubber hand. His student, Jackson Farmer, was born without a right hand and would sometimes wear the rubber hand to give the appearance of having a hand. However, it didn’t have any functionality.
Congress Seeking Student Coders for the Congressional App Challenge
The Congressional App Challenge is the official student STEM competition of the U.S. House of Representatives. It's an annual nationwide competition hosted by members of Congress designed to inspire middle and high school students to explore STEM fields.
Register now for the NASA TechRise Student Challenge
This competition provides a hands-on opportunity for participants to gain critical skills in engineering, computing, electronics, and more that will be required for America’s technical workforce.
2026 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Michelle Gross champions project-based learning in math
Spencer County Middle School teacher Michelle Gross is a champion for vibrant learning experiences in the projects she leads to help students understand how math applies to their lives. Gross, who has 22 years of teaching experience in math, was named the 2026 Kentucky Teacher of the Year during a ceremony in Frankfort on Oct. 7. She also was named the middle school division winner. Gross and eight other Teacher Achievement Award recipients were honored by the Kentucky Department of Education at the ceremony.
KDE hires Chelsey Tingle as new director of mathematics education
The Kentucky Department of Education has named Chelsey Tingle as the new director of mathematics education.
Register for the AdvanceKentucky Fall Forum this November
Register now for the AdvanceKentucky Fall Forum, which will be held Nov. 14–15 at the Galt House in Louisville.
New STEAM curriculum uses quilts to teach math, science and engineering
The National Quilt Museum in Paducah is rolling out a new STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) curriculum. This innovative educational initiative is the first to connect geometry and quilting to create interactive experiences that strengthen students’ STEM skills while building an appreciation for the arts.