Six Kentucky finalists chosen for Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
Six Kentucky educators have been selected as state finalists and are now eligible to receive a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), the nation’s highest honor for K–12 science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) and computer science teachers.
A letter from Commissioner Fletcher about USED’s decision to end the liquidation of COVID relief funds
This is an email that was sent to superintendents on April 1. On Friday evening, March 28, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon sent an email to all state education agencies notifying us that the U.S. Department of Education (USED) is changing the deadline it previously provided to liquidate COVID relief funds to end at 5 p.m., this past Friday, March 28. USED previously granted KDE’s request to liquidate COVID relief funds through March 28, 2026.
Kentucky Board of Education furthers discussion on assessment and accountability
Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) members voted to advance the latest framework to revamp the Commonwealth’s assessment and accountability systems into the advocacy phase during the KBE meeting on March 26-27.
NKCAC Boone County Head Start: Dedication to children, families aligned with Family Friendly Certification
Our values include empathy, dignity, independence and accountability, all of which line up with the Family Friendly Certification process.
KDE remains committed to providing vibrant learning experiences for Kentucky’s children
I know many of you are paying close attention to decisions made by the Trump Administration regarding education, including the recent executive order aimed at closing the U.S. Department of Education (USED).
Picadome Elementary School: Family Friendly Certification was an opportunity to reflect
At Picadome Elementary (Fayette County), we believe a strong partnership between families and the school is essential for student success.
Kentucky Association of School Administrators hosting The Leadership Challenge workshop
The Kentucky Association of School Administrators (KASA) is hosting a Leadership Challenge workshop on April 22-23 at the KASA Training Center in Frankfort.
Professional learning opportunities available with KDE and Panorama Education
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has partnered with Panorama Education to offer multiple professional learning opportunities for Kentucky educators and school administrators.
