KDE’s Teachers Advisory Council hears about new, Kentucky-specific social studies curriculum under development
Members of the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Teachers Advisory Council heard about a new K-8 social studies curriculum being developed by the agency in partnership with the Core Knowledge Foundation at their meeting on Sept. 9.
KDE hosts regional listening sessions for input on statewide Principal Leadership Development Program
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) hosted a series of regional listening sessions this month, gathering input from principals, superintendents and educational partners across the Commonwealth as the department develops the Kentucky Leadership Development Program, a new statewide initiative established in response to Senate Bill 4 (2026).
Child and Adult Care Food Program eligibility guidelines revised
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has set the income eligibility guidelines for students and adults to participate in free, reduced-price meal programs through the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) for 2026-2027. The CACFP is federally funded through the USDA and is administered by the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) Division of School and Community Nutrition.
KDE Research Blog on Chronic Absenteeism: Reading Between the Lines – From Surface Level Data to Deep Insights
By examining health-related challenges, social barriers, and household logistics — from mental health and housing instability to transportation gaps — this post highlights how districts can use student well-being data and class-level attendance patterns to address root causes, remove systemic hurdles, and better support families.
KDE Research Blog on Chronic Absenteeism: Expanding State-Level Support: Attendance Recovery in Kentucky
The second post explores how the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is moving beyond traditional data tracking and punitive measures toward proactive, community-centered solutions.
Shining a spotlight on some of the best educators in Kentucky
With the 2027 Kentucky Teacher of the Year ceremony on Sept. 9, now is a perfect time to highlight just how special the educators in Kentucky are to the communities they call home.
Free professional learning resource available to help with OpenSciEd
Starting Strong is a self-guided professional learning experience designed especially for teachers who are beginning OpenSciEd without having had an opportunity to participate in professional learning beforehand.
Franklin County High School cooks up win in School Garden Challenge
Franklin County High School cooked up a winner at the Kentucky State Fair. Its squash soup, made with ingredients grown largely in the school garden, earned the top spot among eight teams in the second annual School Garden Challenge.