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.
Kentucky superintendents hear about recent budget legislation, summer food program during webcast
Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) staff discussed budgetary legislation from the 2024 legislative session during the Superintendents Webcast on May 14.
KSD Advisory Board hears about ongoing principal search, CTE pathway updates
During the Kentucky School for the Deaf (KSD) Advisory Board meeting on May 9, council members heard an update on the principal search from Interim Commissioner of Education Robin Fields Kinney.
District LETRS Spotlight: Breathitt County
District leaders in Breathitt County recall first hearing of the Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) in 2019 when the district was carrying out the requirements of their Striving Readers grant.
Appreciating teachers is a full-year commitment
The first full week of May means Teacher Appreciation Week; a week dedicated to honoring our educators and the major role they play in the lives of our children. National Teacher Day on May 7 is an opportunity for us to lift teachers up and commend them for the hard work and sacrifices they make to ensure the next generation is well-educated.
The Imperfect Classroom: Start with Where
Nikki Johnson is a 2nd-grade teacher at Porter Elementary in Johnson County. Read more about how she makes every one of her students feel at home in her classroom.
Online tools provide access to data points for students making college and career decisions
A recent national student poll – led by the Kentucky Student Voice Team – found 80% of high school students across the U.S. agree that they would feel more confident about college and career decisions if they had better access to data.
Registration open for Momentum 2024 at STEAM Academy
Engage with a diverse panel of students and hear firsthand about their journeys with deeper learning.