Jennifer Montgomery, the 2025 Kentucky Teacher of the Year, encouraged members of the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Teachers Advisory Council (TAC) to share their stories during the council’s meeting on March 11.
Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher said he wanted to hear from district leaders about ways to improve funding for facility improvements and upgrades.
Ag Education Week, which will be March 17-21, is a chance to bring agriculture education to elementary classrooms. It will be an all-encompassing learning experience for students, will equip educators with ready-to-use lessons and foster community involvement to create hands-on learning opportunities in agriculture.
Getting the chance to speak with students involved in agriculture programs earlier this year, I saw just how eager students can be for education when it involves vibrant learning experiences that are relevant to the community and the world around them.
Frank’s dedication to the students, staff and school was honored on Feb. 21 with the 2024-2025 Kentucky Education Support Staff Professional (KESSP) Award. Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher, school district officials and Frank’s friends and family celebrated her achievement at the school.
Gov. Andy Beshear announced during a Feb. 13 Team Kentucky weekly update that the Kentucky Department of Education would receive an additional $14.7 million to fully fund all of the statutorily required SEEK payments for the 2024-2025 school year.
Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) members recognized Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month during their meeting on Feb. 5-6.
In a bipartisan announcement, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell and Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher announced that March 17-21, 2025, will be the first statewide Agriculture Education Week in Kentucky. Gov. Andy Beshear will sign a proclamation that week to officially mark this historic event.
Kentuckians now have a one-stop-shop for finding answers on career and education questions. During a “virtual ribbon-cutting” ceremony at the Capitol Rotunda on Feb. 4, leaders from the Commonwealth Education Continuum launched the website, Futuriti.org. This new platform aims to help Kentuckians “find their future” by providing state-specific data about the numerous career paths and education options available to them.
Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher and representatives of the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) are gathering input from education stakeholders across the Commonwealth during a series of town halls dedicated to assessment and accountability.