1,600 educators attend Kentucky Reads to Succeed Summer Conference
The third-annual Kentucky Reads to Succeed Summer Conference experienced huge success this year, with 1,600 educators, administrators and district leaders in attendance.
Kentucky ranks among nation’s best for student recovery: 5th in reading, 8th in mathematics
Kentucky ranks among the nation’s best in terms of academic recovery in reading and mathematics, according to the 2026 Education Scorecard.
Registration open for LETRS cohort 5 through Aug. 21
Registration is now open for Cohort 5 of LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling). This statewide initiative equips educators and administrators to strengthen early literacy instruction and consistently implement evidence-based practices that lead to stronger results for students.
New study shows LETRS training improves student reading outcomes
A new analysis of the Kentucky Reading Academies shows the Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) training is making a difference for student literacy success.
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 sees gain in 4th-grade math scores on 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress
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.
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.
‘The best professional experience of my career’: Evaluation findings from the Kentucky Reading Academies
The first cohort of teachers recently completed the Kentucky Reading Academies professional learning program, and participants offered glowing reviews of this research-based approach.
Kentucky’s 2023 graduating class improves ACT scores
The statewide average composite score was 18.7, marking an improvement from 18.6 in 2022. A total of 54 Kentucky students achieved a perfect score of 36.
New Kentucky Reading League chapter to host informational meeting
A new Reading League chapter is coming to the Commonwealth! An awareness meeting for the Kentucky chapter of the Reading League will be hosted virtually on Sept. 27, at 7 p.m. ET.