Two Kentucky schools named U.S. Department of Education 2024 Green Ribbon Schools
The Green Ribbon Schools initiative is a federal recognition aimed at promoting school sustainability.
Kentucky sets the standard in special education excellence
The Kentucky Department of Education successfully completed the Differentiated Monitoring and Support (DMS) 2.0 audit from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), marking a significant milestone for our state.
U.S. Department of Education issues new resource for school administrators on importance of safe firearm storage
Safe storage of firearms is an important prevention tool that can be used to help keep schools, homes, and communities safe from gun violence.
Application period open for U.S. Department of Education’s 2024-2025 School Ambassador Fellowship program
Launched in 2007, the School Ambassador Fellowship is a unique professional engagement experience designed to improve the outcomes for students nationwide by leveraging the voices of outstanding school-based practitioners to inform the U.S. Department of Education on a range national education policy issues.
Louisville school principal earns 2023 Terrel H. Bell Award for Outstanding School Leadership
Amy Sample, principal of Saint Xavier High School, an all-boys Catholic school, is one of nine school leaders across the country to win the award.
KDE’s Office of Special Education and Early Learning receives nearly $10 million for postsecondary transition opportunities
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE) Office of Special Education and Early Learning (OSEEL) is receiving nearly $10 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Education’s Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) for postsecondary transition opportunities for students with disabilities.
Danville Independent school recognized as Green Ribbon School for mental health and environmental upgrades
The Mary G. Hogsett Primary School (Danville Independent) was named a 2023 Green Ribbon School for its efforts to establish more efficient and effective mental and physical health services for students.
Cardinal Valley Elementary recognized as Green Ribbon School for environmental efforts
Cardinal Valley Elementary (Fayette County) was one of two schools in Kentucky honored with the recognition, along with Mary G. Hogsett Primary School (Danville Independent).
KDE seeking public comment on waiver request related to federal funding
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is seeking public comment on the state’s request to waive the carryover limitation for Title I, Part A and to extend the period of availability of funds from four programs under the Every Student Succeeds Act.
Two Kentucky schools earn 2023 Green Ribbon Schools award
The U.S. Department of Education announced two Kentucky schools, Cardinal Valley Elementary (Fayette County) and Mary G. Hogsett Primary School (Danville Independent), have earned the 2023 Green Ribbon Schools award.