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.
Kentucky students with disabilities at three area technology centers will soon be able to explore career opportunities via virtual reality field trips.
Thousands of students showcased technology projects during the 2025 Kentucky Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP) State Championship at Rupp Arena in Lexington on April 23.
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.
The Somerset Solar Jumpers are the reigning 2024 Solar Car Challenge national champions in the Electric-Solar Powered Division, winning all four daily lap awards as well and the Chris Jones Sportsmanship Award.
Six Kentucky educators have been selected as state finalists and are now eligible to receive a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), the nation’s highest honor for K–12 science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) and computer science teachers.
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.
Kentucky’s 4th-grade math students saw an increase in their scores on the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as the Nation’s Report Card. Only 14 other states made statistically significant gains in 4th-grade math during this testing cycle.
PAEMST is the top honor in the nation for math and science teachers, including computer science, engineering and technology teachers. National awardees receive $10,000 and a trip to Washington, D.C.
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has hired Jennifer Fraley as the director of mathematics education.