Appreciating teachers and highlighting their importance
The first full week of May marks Teacher Appreciation Week, which is the perfect time to express gratitude for all of the incredible work that our educators do.
Campbell County Schools earn Family Friendly Certification
The Prichard Committee has recognized all seven schools in Campbell County as Family Friendly Schools, highlighting their commitment to creating supportive environments for students and their families.
2024 Kentucky World Language Association Teacher of the Year advances to nationals
Stephanie Bellot-Donaldson, a Spanish Literacy teacher at Hawthorne Elementary School (Jefferson County) and 2024 Kentucky World Language Association (KWLA) Outstanding Teacher of the Year, has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Southern Conference on Language Teaching (SCOLT) regional Teacher of the Year award.
Innovative Learning in Action: Tates Creek High School Students Tackle Sustainability Through Civic Engagement
Under the leadership of Cathy Sammons, an educator in the Kentucky Innovative Teacher Fellowship, 10th-grade students are exploring sustainability not just as a science concept, but as a civic responsibility.
Yates Elementary School focuses on supportive environment for students and families
When we prioritize these connections with students and families, it leads to increased family involvement, which, in turn, has a positive impact on the success and well-being of our students and their families.
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.
Two educators honored with 2025 SHAPE Teacher of the Year Award in Middle School Physical and Health Education
Juli Neace of Highland Middle School (Fort Thomas Independent) and Melanie Smith of Model Laboratory School in Richmond have been recognized as 2025 Southern District Teachers of the Year by the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America).
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).
Apprenticeship sessions highlight pathways to strengthening Kentucky’s teacher pipeline
Educator apprenticeships provide a structured way for aspiring teachers to gain hands-on experience while working toward certification, a common model in other industries but is now being applied to education.
The Amazing Shake Competition empowers Clark County students to practice perseverance
Students worked through a series of scenarios designed to sharpen professional skills during The Amazing Shake Competition.
