Kentucky’s educators and staff are among the best in the country
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.
Taylor County’s Vanessa Lyons honored with Kentucky Education Support Staff Professional Award
Vanessa Lyons, a reading intervention educator and program facilitator for Taylor County Intermediate School, was awarded the Kentucky Education Support Staff Professional (KESSP) Award during a surprise ceremony at the school on Feb. 27.
Taylor County’s Sydney Newton honored with $25,000 Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award
Sydney Newton, an English language arts teacher at Taylor County High School, was honored Dec. 16 as the latest Kentucky educator to receive the Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award. Newton was presented with the award, which includes a $25,000 unrestricted cash prize, in a surprise ceremony at her school that included students, faculty, and district and community leaders.
Kentucky FFA members excel at National FFA Convention
Kentucky FFA was well represented at the 98th Annual National FFA Convention, which was held Oct. 29-Nov. 1 in Indianapolis. More than 73,000 FFA members, advisors and guests attended the convention, which is the largest youth organization gathering in the United States.
Robert Braden becomes superintendent of Taylor County Schools
Education has always been more than a profession for Robert Braden, the new superintendent of Taylor County Schools. He said it’s a calling rooted in personal experience and community connection.
KDE’s Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council learns about Agriculture Education Week
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.
Taylor County bus driver Sam Graham earns 2024-2025 Kentucky Education Support Staff Professional Award
Sam Graham has dedicated more than six decades of his life to the children of Taylor County Schools.
Kentucky FFA members excel at National FFA Convention
Kentucky FFA’s Caroline Groth of the Locust Trace Chapter (Fayette County) was elected as the 2024-2025 Eastern Region vice president for the National FFA Organization at the 97th annual National FFA Convention on Oct. 23-26 in Indianapolis.
KDE’s summer learning initiative to provide free books, resources in 29 districts
Twenty-nine districts will be participating in this year’s Summer Boost: Reading and Mathematics Program, a partnership between the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), the Summer Food Service Program and the Children’s Reading Foundation.
KDE kicks off summer learning initiative in 30 districts; provides online resources for all
Thirty districts have been selected to participate in this year’s Summer Boost: Reading and Mathematics Program, a partnership between the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), the Summer Food Service Program and the Children’s Reading Foundation.