Applications are open for the 2026 National Forensic Science Teacher of the Year Award
This award recognizes exceptional educators who inspire student interest and excellence in forensic science.
Rockcastle County teacher receives National Wild Turkey Federation’s National Educator of the Year Award
Peyton Pugh, who teaches science at Rockcastle County Middle School, has received the National Educator of the Year award from the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF). Pugh has been teaching for only three years.
Kentucky students and graduates commit to careers in the STEM field at Going Pro signing event
Kentucky students and graduates signed on to careers in career and technical education (CTE) at this year’s Going Pro signing day event on March 31.
KBE discusses science standards, assessments and student performance during March virtual meeting
Members of the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) discussed science education in Kentucky, including a closer look at the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science, how Kentucky’s assessment and accountability systems measure science proficiency, and student performance, during the virtual KBE meeting on March 4.
Feeling thankful for Kentucky’s educators and support staff as we ring in the new year
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.
Barren County teacher created prosthetic hand for his student using school’s 3D printing lab
About four years ago, Red Cross Elementary School Teacher Scott Johnson noticed one of his kindergarten students was wearing a rubber hand. His student, Jackson Farmer, was born without a right hand and would sometimes wear the rubber hand to give the appearance of having a hand. However, it didn’t have any functionality.
Congress Seeking Student Coders for the Congressional App Challenge
The Congressional App Challenge is the official student STEM competition of the U.S. House of Representatives. It's an annual nationwide competition hosted by members of Congress designed to inspire middle and high school students to explore STEM fields.
Register now for the NASA TechRise Student Challenge
This competition provides a hands-on opportunity for participants to gain critical skills in engineering, computing, electronics, and more that will be required for America’s technical workforce.
Register for the AdvanceKentucky Fall Forum this November
Register now for the AdvanceKentucky Fall Forum, which will be held Nov. 14–15 at the Galt House in Louisville.
New STEAM curriculum uses quilts to teach math, science and engineering
The National Quilt Museum in Paducah is rolling out a new STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) curriculum. This innovative educational initiative is the first to connect geometry and quilting to create interactive experiences that strengthen students’ STEM skills while building an appreciation for the arts.