U.S. Department of Education

Growing teacher shortages will affect Kentucky students

Thousands of teaching positions in Kentucky schools remain unfilled as the start of a new school year approaches, and the Kentucky Department of Education is working to address the shortage through high school career pathways, college recruitment and alternative certifications

By |2021-04-21T10:24:05-04:00July 25, 2019|

Kentucky high school apprenticeship program receives national attention

The Tech Ready Apprenticeship for Careers in Kentucky (TRACK) program was in the national spotlight Sept. 12 as U.S. Assistant Education Secretary Scott Stump toured a program site in Lexington as a part of the U.S. Department of Education’s “Rethink School” Back-to-School tour.

By |2018-09-13T08:35:23-04:00September 13, 2018|

Lewis cites need for more school resource officers at roundtable

Interim Commissioner Wayne Lewis speaks at the June 26 Federal Commission on School Safety listening session at the Council of State Governments in Lexington. Lewis, along with other government officials from Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, Wisconsin and Ohio discussed ways to increase school safety in the wake of school shootings such as the ones in Marshall County and Parkland, Florida. [...]

By |2018-07-24T14:50:42-04:00June 29, 2018|

USED offers fellowship program for educators

Applications are open for the U.S. Department of Education’s (USED) 2018-19 School Ambassador Fellowship program. The program is designed to improve education for students by involving educators in the development and implementation of national education policy. The department is looking for outstanding teachers, principals, counselors, librarians and any other school-based professionals that interact daily with students and teachers.

By |2018-01-31T15:05:35-05:00February 1, 2018|

USED offers fellowship program for educators

Applications are open for the U.S. Department of Education’s (USED) 2017-18 School Ambassador Fellowship program. The program is designed to create a cadre of outstanding educators to contribute to the program and policy work of USED, while expanding their own knowledge and expertise. Teachers, school counselors, assistant principals and other school personnel that work with students are encouraged to apply. [...]

By |2017-01-04T11:19:05-05:00January 5, 2017|

Nominate an educator for call from USED

The U.S. Department of Education (USED) will be making personal calls Jan. 9-13 to educators around the country to let them know how much they are appreciated. Educators may be nominated by anyone to receive a call from USED’s educator engagement group. Click here to nominate an educator.

By |2016-12-14T13:18:50-05:00December 15, 2016|

USED produces video on keeping student info secure

The Privacy Technical Assistance Center, a service of the U.S. Department of Education, has produced an informational video about sending student information by email. “Email and Student Privacy” provides technical and common sense advice to help keep student information safe.

By |2018-08-17T14:12:18-04:00November 10, 2016|
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