Two Kentucky high school students named 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholars
Two Kentucky high school students have been named 2021. U.S. Presidential Scholars, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced May 13.
Barren County senior finds his purpose through world languages
Cody Smith may be graduating from Barren County High School this year, but if everything goes according to plan, he'll be back in Kentucky public schools soon.
Commissioner Jason E. Glass tours Kentucky area technology center
Since joining the Kentucky Department of Education last September, Education Commissioner Jason E. Glass has been confined to a virtual view of the state’s 51 area technology centers.
End of virtual Commissioner’s Listening Tour will begin Kentucky’s journey to a new education system
As Education Commissioner Jason E. Glass’ virtual Listening Tour comes to an end, the feedback and input received from Kentucky’s education community will be used to shape the future of public education in the Commonwealth.
Science Advisory Panel and Review Committee works to establish vision ahead of science standard revisions
Over the course of two virtual meetings, the Science Advisory Panel and Review Committee established a vision that will guide their work as they begin the revision process for the Kentucky Academic Standards for Science.
KDE updates ESSER guidance to include American Rescue Plan Act ESSER
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) released updated guidance on the use of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds on May 3 following the enactment of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
Louisville nonprofit donates face masks to Kentucky School for the Blind
Like schools throughout the Commonwealth, the Kentucky School for the Blind (KSB) was excited to begin welcoming students back to campus in March. After nearly a year of virtual learning, KSB students and staff returned to the Louisville campus, but within a month the school faced a problem. It was running low on masks.
Partnerships help Fayette County high school achieve Green Ribbon status
Bryan Station High School (Fayette County) is among 27 schools, three early learning centers, five districts and five postsecondary institutions being honored for their innovative efforts to reduce their environmental impact and utility costs, improve health and wellness, and ensure effective sustainability education.
Commissioner’s Virtual Listening Tour kicks off in Louisville
Education Commissioner Jason E. Glass’ virtual listening tour kicked off April 6 with nearly 100 stakeholders ready to share their input on long-term aspirations for the Commonwealth’s education system.
KDE releases guidance on Supplemental School Year Program
The Kentucky Department of Education released a new guidance document on April 5 that provides details on the Supplemental School Year Program.