Kentucky schools show progress toward addressing staffing needs
Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) staff presented data on the 2025 Kentucky Educator Shortage Survey to school superintendents during the Superintendents Webcast on Oct. 14.
KDE awards contract for statewide college admissions exam to College Board for the SAT
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) announces the award of a contract to the College Board to administer the SAT Junior State Administration as the state-funded college admissions exam beginning in spring 2026. This initial four-year contract, with a cost of $30 per student locked in over the four years, has the potential to save the Commonwealth up to $350,000 annually.
KDE leaders discuss Senate Bill 181 implementation during Superintendents Webcast
Leaders with the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) provided insight into Senate Bill 181, legislation passed in 2025 that governs how school district employees and volunteers can communicate with students, during the Superintendents Webcast on July 15.
College Board offers access to PSAT/NMSQT scores, free support
The College Board is now allowing educators and students access to Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) scores online so they can use the results to see areas in which students are thriving and pinpoint areas in which they need additional support and take advantage of free tools that will help students prepare for the SAT. The College Board [...]
Students score higher on Advanced Placement tests
Kentucky students who took rigorous Advanced Placement tests in May scored higher according to data released from the College Board. In fact, the number of students scoring at the top two levels is up between 4 and 5 percent from last year.
AP participation, high scores rise
The number of Kentucky public high school students taking Advanced Placement (AP) examinations and scoring at high levels continues to rise, according to data released this week by the College Board.