Kentucky’s 2023 graduating class improves ACT scores
The statewide average composite score was 18.7, marking an improvement from 18.6 in 2022. A total of 54 Kentucky students achieved a perfect score of 36.
Local Superintendents Advisory Council discusses commissioner search, approves cut scores for Kentucky’s accountability system
The Local Superintendents Advisory Council (LSAC) approved cut scores for Kentucky’s accountability system during the LSAC meeting on Oct. 10.
Kentucky Principals Advisory Council discusses commissioner search, Portrait of a Learner
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) sought more feedback on the search for a new education commissioner during the Commissioner’s Principals Advisory Council meeting on Sept. 28.
Mental health, amplifying student voice discussed during KDE’s Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council meeting
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE) Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council discussed ways to improve the school environment on Sept. 26 during the council’s first meeting of the new school year.
Kentucky School for the Blind Advisory Board hears updates on facilities, new school year
Members of the Kentucky School for the Blind (KSB) Advisory Board discussed the new school year and upgrades to facilities during their meeting on Sept. 21.
Commissioner search, school accountability discussed during KDE School Curriculum, Assessment and Accountability Council meeting
Members of the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) School Curriculum, Assessment and Accountability Council (SCAAC) discussed the search for a new education commissioner during their meeting on Sept. 19.
Superintendents discuss their hopes for Kentucky’s new education commissioner during KDE webcast
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) heard from superintendents about traits they hope to see in the state’s next education commissioner during the Superintendents Webcast on Sept. 12.
KDE’s Teachers Advisory Council discusses new disciplinary regulations, teacher recruitment efforts
Officials with the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) gave an update on new legislation on student discipline during the Teachers Advisory Council meeting on Sept. 7.
Kentucky Board of Education outlines next steps in commissioner search, approves Call to Action document
The Kentucky Board of Education held a special virtual meeting Aug. 21 to discuss the next steps towards hiring a new commissioner of education and to approve a document that will ultimately guide the board’s work moving forward.
Superintendents hear update on literacy efforts, ESSER funds during Superintendents Webcast
Officials with the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) provided an update on the department’s efforts to bolster literacy education during the Superintendents Webcast on Aug. 15.