House Bill (HB) 257, a bill to reimagine Kentucky’s state assessment and accountability systems, has been approved by legislators in both chambers of the Kentucky General Assembly and is now on the governor’s desk for his consideration.
Seeing students engaged in what they are learning is one of the highlights for any educator, because when students are engaged in the classroom, they are learning more and figuring out how to apply that knowledge to their own world.
Representatives with the Kentucky Department of Insurance provided an overview of insurance for school district leaders, including how self-insurance works, during the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Superintendents Webcast on March 12.
The Feb. 26 meeting discussion tied in with the work group’s primary objectives: identify potential barriers in the way of high school transformation, seek out best practices to promote and craft potential policy proposals for lawmakers to consider.
Anyone who has spent time in a Kentucky classroom knows how dedicated our teachers are and how committed they are to the success of their students.
Kala Marshall, an instructional assistant and girls basketball coach for Spencer County Public Schools, was surprised with the Kentucky Education Support Staff Professional (KESSP) Award during a ceremony at Spencer County Middle School on Feb. 27.
For years, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) and many of the Commonwealth’s school districts have been crafting new, innovative ways to approach assessment and accountability and incorporate more vibrant learning experiences for students as we prepare them for life after graduation.
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.
Members of the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council started discussing a proposed project on postsecondary readiness and the role of the Individual Learning Plan (ILP) during their meeting on Dec. 9.
The Kentucky Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Early Learning (OSEEL) proudly joins the nation in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) – a landmark law that transformed public education for students with disabilities.