Commissioner talks about deeper learning during superintendents webcast
Education Commissioner Jason E. Glass talked with school officials across the Commonwealth about deeper learning during the Superintendents Webcast on Feb. 14.
KBE approves exit of Breathitt County Schools from state assistance; no districts are in state assistance now
After more than 10 years, Breathitt County Schools will no longer be under any form of state management or assistance.
Governor signs proclamation naming February as Gifted Education Month in Kentucky
A group of education stakeholders and state lawmakers started Gifted Education Month in Kentucky with a proclamation signing at the state capitol on Feb. 1
Technology use, availability continues to rise in Kentucky schools
A new report highlights Kentucky’s growing access to technology in schools.
Local Superintendents Advisory Council approves changes to Kentucky’s assessment and accountability system
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE) Local Superintendents Advisory Council signed off on amendments to the state’s assessment and accountability system during its meeting on Jan. 31.
KDE’s Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council presents recommendations to increase school safety
The Kentucky Department of Education’s Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council presented a report on potential actions to increase school safety during its meeting on Jan. 24.
U.S. Education Secretary Cardona visits eastern Kentucky to promote new grants, early career education
U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona visited eastern Kentucky on Jan. 19 to tout career-oriented classrooms and a series of grants that helped make them possible.
Fayette County teacher earns SHAPE America regional teacher of the year award
Jordan Manley, a wellness teacher at STEAM Academy in Lexington (Fayette County Public Schools), has been named SHAPE America’s Southern District 2023 High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year.
KDE’s Elisa Hanley named vice-chair of the National Congress on School Transportation
Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) Pupil Transportation Branch Manager Elisa Hanley will serve as vice-chair of the National Congress on School Transportation (NCST) at its 2025 meeting.
School superintendents hear update on court ruling, new legislative session
Education Commissioner Jason E. Glass and Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) General Counsel Todd Allen provided an update on the Kentucky Supreme Court’s recent ruling in a lawsuit involving House Bill (HB) 563 during the Superintendents Webcast on Jan. 10.