LSAC tables Kentucky accountability discussion, schedules special meeting
Members of the Local Superintendents Advisory Council heard from Kentucky Department of Education staff about recommended changes to Kentucky’s accountability system.
Communication, cooperation key in managing COVID-19, Kentucky school and health leaders say
Three superintendents from around Kentucky and the leaders of their local health departments compared COVID-19 experiences during the Oct. 13 Special Superintendents’ Webcast. All agreed that close cooperation between schools, health authorities and local officials are essential to controlling outbreaks.
KBE votes to allow school boards to postpone charter school training
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) voted at its regular meeting Feb. 4 to grant waivers to school boards wishing to hold off on 12 hours of charter school authorizer training until they receive a charter school application.
KDE to recommend waivers delaying charter school authorization training
Interim Kentucky Education Commissioner Kevin C. Brown told the Local Superintendents Advisory Council at its Jan. 28 meeting of his intention to make two recommendations to the Kentucky Board of Education that would address the requirement that local school board members receive 12 hours of charter school authorization training for the next year.
KBE approves legislative agenda
During its Dec. 5 regular meeting in Frankfort, the Kentucky Board of Education voted unanimously to adopt the department’s legislative agenda as its own.
From high poverty to the globe, via world languages
Harlan County's Emmanuel B. Anama-Green Jr. dares his students to dream big.
High schools in Breathitt, Owsley honored by CFES
Two Kentucky high schools are among the 33 named as Schools of Distinction by College for Every Student (CFES). Breathitt County and Owsley County high schools received the award, which recognizes schools nationally that have exemplary programs incorporating the three CFES core practices: mentoring, leadership through service and pathways to college. These schools provide intensive exposure to the three practices [...]
Learning won’t stop when the snow piles up
Thirteen school districts are creating programs for snowbound students.
Students continue learning even when schools are out
Program allows districts to make up missed days due to harsh weather.
Breakfast week spirit contest winners announced
Three Kentucky school districts were recognized recently for their participation in a Spirit Contest hosted by the Kentucky Department of Education’s Division of School and Community Nutrition (SCN) to celebrate National School Breakfast Week. The Estill County, Owsley County and Warren County school districts were awarded plaques by Education Commissioner Terry Holliday at a ceremony held in the State Board [...]