Shining a spotlight on some of the best educators in Kentucky
With the 2027 Kentucky Teacher of the Year ceremony on Sept. 9, now is a perfect time to highlight just how special the educators in Kentucky are to the communities they call home.
EPSB discusses potential teacher certification changes, spotlights Simmons University’s educator preparation program
Members of the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) provided feedback on potential changes to Kentucky teacher certification during the EPSB’s meeting on June 22.
Teachers Advisory Council weighs in on assessment and accountability changes
Members of the Teachers Advisory Council provided input on upcoming changes to Kentucky’s assessment and accountability systems during the council meeting on June 17.
Next steps with reimagined assessment and accountability
Kentucky’s assessment program and accountability system are about to go through some important changes as a result of House Bill 257, legislation that encourages districts to work more closely with their communities to establish priorities for their schools and help ensure all students have access to vibrant learning experiences.
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Kentucky Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher wants to know if you have any questions about education in Kentucky.
Four students celebrated at 2026 Kentucky School for the Blind graduation
The ceremony featured scholarship awards, a student-led musical rendition of “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life),” by Green Day and “November Rain” by Guns N’ Roses, and the annual appreciation ceremony where the graduates hand out roses to people who played an important role in their lives.
Reimagined assessment and accountability is here
For years, Kentucky’s students, parents, community members, legislators and education leaders have been working hard to find ways to make assessment and accountability more meaningful and useful to the learners in our Commonwealth.
Kentucky High School Transformation Work Group discusses assessment and accountability implementation efforts
Members of the Kentucky High School Transformation Work Group met for their third meeting on April 8, where they discussed how districts can enhance their local assessment and accountability systems and continue to transform high school experiences.
KBE discusses school improvement efforts
Members of the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) discussed school improvement efforts, including how schools are selected for targeted improvement, during the KBE meeting April 8-9.
Commissioner discusses newly signed House Bill 257 during Superintendents Webcast
Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher provided an overview of House Bill (HB) 257, a bill to reimagine Kentucky’s state assessment and accountability systems, during the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Superintendents Webcast on April 14.